Slow Fade Chords
Slow Fade by Casting Crowns is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Am. It uses the chords Am, C, G, Dm and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Verse 1
Am C
Be careful little eyes what you see
G Dm
It’s the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Am C
Be careful little feet where you go
G Dm
For it’s the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
Am G
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
Dm F
It’s a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
Am G C
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
F
When you give yourself away
Dm G
People never crumble in a day
Am C Dm F
It’s a slow fade, it’s a slow fade
Verse 2
Am C
Be careful little ears what you hear
G Dm
When flattery leads to compromises the end is always near
Am C
Be careful little lips what you say
G Dm
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
Am G
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
Dm F
It’s a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
Am G C
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
F
When you give yourself away
Dm G
People never crumble in a day
Am C Dm F
It’s a slow fade, it’s a slow fade
Bridge
Dm F Am G
The journey from your mind to your hands is shorter than you’re thinking
Dm F C F
Be careful if you think you stand you just might be sinking
Am G
It’s a slow fade when you give yourself away
Dm F
It’s a slow fade when black and white are turned to gray
Am G C
And thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
F
When you give yourself away
Dm G Dm G
People never crumble in a day, Daddies never crumble in a day
Dm G
Families never crumble in a day