INTRO: D – C - D x 4 – if you want to replicate the bass line in the intro and you’re just strumming, then do these as barre chords and just hit the top three strings. Strumming pattern I’ve used is
DC D D D-U-D-U-U-Dmute-Umute
 But I’ve found you can just play a standard D/F# chord and just lift off the E string to kind of make a [VERSE 1]
D I’m slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast
 You want to get there soon, I want to get there last
AGmAGm It’s not because I’m old, It’s not the life I led
AGmGFD I always liked it slow, That’s what my momma said
D I’m lacing up my shoe, But I don’t want to run
 I’ll get there when I do, Don’t need no startin' gun
AGmAGm It’s not because I’m old, And it’s not what dying does
AGmGFD I always liked it slow, Slow is in my blood
 [CHORUS 1]
BbFCF I always liked it slow, I never liked it fast
BbFCA With you it’s got to go, With me it’s got to last
GmAGmA It’s not because I’m old, It’s not because I’m dead
GmAGFD I always liked it slow, That’s what my momma said
 6 bars of D - improv if you can! [VERSE 2]
D All your moves are swift, All your turns are tight
 Let me catch my breath, I thought we had all night
AGmAGm I like to take my time, I like to linger as it flies
AGmGFD A weekend on your lips, A lifetime in your eyes
 [CHORUS 2]
BbFCF I’m slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast
BbFCA You want to get there soon, I want to get there last
GmAGmA It’s not because I’m old, It’s not the life I led
GmAGFD I always liked it slow, That’s what my momma said
 [CHORUS 3]
BbFCF I’m slowing down the tune, I never liked it fast
BbFCA You want to get there soon, I want to get there last
GmAGmA So, baby, let me go, You’re wanted back in town
GmAGFD