Benson Boone - Slow It Down Chords

[Verse 1]
           Db
I'd never met you, but I wanted
     Db6
To invite you to the party
         Ab
Then you walked in with those green eyes
       Abmaj7
Never stolen by nobody
          Db
And they flicker to the future
      Db6
For a moment, I could picture
         Ab
Then you touch me, and I come back
          Abmaj7
And we're talking on the staircase
           Db
'Bout your big dreams on the big screens
       Db6                                 Ab
Out of Georgia, now you're lonely in this city
                          Abmaj7
Lyin' with me and you're scared it's movin' quickly
                Db
Oh, now you're crying, you're in pieces
           Db6                             Ab
'Cause the only love you've ever known is Jesus
       Ab
I can feel it
      Abmaj7
Oh, I hate that I'm the reason that you're
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Fm Eb/G Ab   Eb/G  Db
In your head right now
           Fm    Eb/G Ab Eb/G Db
While your world is  spinning out
 
 
[Chorus]
    Db
So, slow it down
       Db
Take a moment now
           Ab
We're too young to drown
Ab
Deep in dirty waters
        Db
Full of hopeless doubt
       Db
Let me pull you out
       Ab
Let me hold you now
       N.C.
Let me slow it down
 
 
[Verse 2]
          Db
Ain't it funny how it changes
         Db
How the future rearranges?
       Ab
I get nervous, oh I'm anxious
      Ab
Maybe loving you is dangerous
        Db
I could lose you like the others
      Db                             Ab
Only girl that's never left me is my mother
       Ab
Oh, I love her
      Ab
And I know you'll probably hate it, but I'm
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Fm Eb/G Ab  Eb/G  Db
In my  head right now
 
 
[Chorus]
    Db
So, slow it down
       Db
Take a moment now
           Ab
We're too young to drown
Ab
Deep in dirty waters
        Db
Full of hopeless doubt
       Db
Let me pull you out
       Ab
Let me hold you now
       N.C.
Let me— (Slow it down)
 
 
[Outro]
 Db
Slow it down
                     Bbm             Ab
When you're on the ground and you're crying (Slow it down)
    Ab
I'm trying (Slow it down)
   Db
To slow it down
            Bbm                    Ab Eb
When you're spinning round in your head
Fm  Eb/G Ab  Eb/G Db
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
     Fm   Eb/G Ab Eb/G   Db
I'll help you  slow  it down





How to play "Slow It Down" by Benson Boone on guitar

[Verse 1.]
- Chords are Db, Db6, Ab, Abmaj7.
- Strumming: Use a smooth downstroke rhythm for each chord to enhance
the pleasant feel of the tune.
- Practice transitioning smoothly between Db and Db6, then Ab and Abmaj7.

[Pre-Chorus]
- Chords: Fm, Ab, Eb/G, and Db.
- Maintain a constant strumming pattern while focusing on emotional build-up.
- Emphasize chord changes to enhance pre-chorus dynamics.

[Chorus]
- Chords are Db, Ab.
- Strumming Pattern: Combine down and up strums to produce a rhythmic vibe.
- Emphasize downbeats to complement the song's emotional apex.

[Verse 2.]
- Chords are Db, Ab.
- Strumming: Return to a gentler strum, similar to verse 1.
- Gradually increase the intensity as you approach the chorus.

[Outro]
- Chords are Db, Bbm, Ab, Eb, Fm, Eb/G.
- Strumming: Gradually reduce intensity and finish with delicate, gentle strums.
- Dynamics: Match the emotional flow of the words.

[General Tip:]
- Tuning: Before starting, make sure your guitar is correctly tuned.
- Practice making seamless transitions between chords.
- Rhythm: Maintain a consistent rhythm throughout the song.

[Common Mistakes]
- Avoid rushing through chord changes by practicing each transition gently.
- For inconsistent strumming, use a metronome to keep a regular speed.
- Focus on the emotional flow of the song to address lack of dynamics.

[Song Facts]
Benson Boone's ballad "Slow It Down" focuses on love, worry, and the importance
of taking things slowly. The lyrics emphasize the value of slowing down and
appreciating life's fleeting moments. Benson Boone's emotional speech and delicate
guitar chords provide a poignant musical experience.

[Artist biography:]
Benson Boone, an American singer-songwriter, rose to stardom through social media
and music competitions. Boone's music frequently focuses on themes of love,
self-discovery, and personal hardships, with an emotional voice and accessible lyrics.
His genuine performances have helped him become a rising star in the music industry.