Avril Lavigne - Slipped Away Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Bm]
[G]Na na [Bm] na na na [G]na na [Bm]
I [G]miss you [Bm]I miss you so [G]bad [Bm]
I don’t [G]forget you, [Bm]oh it’s so [G]sad [Bm]
[chorus]
[C]I hope you can [G]hear me, [C]I remember it [G]clearly
The [Em]day [Am]you slipped [G]away [D]
Was the [Em]day I [Am]found, it won’t be the [G]same, [D]oh
[verse 2]
[G]Na na [Bm] na na na [G]na [Bm]na
I didn’t get around to [G]kiss you, [Bm]good bye on the [G]hand [Bm]
I wish that I could [G]see you again, [Bm]I know that I [G][Bm]can’t
[chorus]
[C]I hope you can [G]hear me, [C]I remember it [G]clearly
The [Em]day [Am]you slipped [G]away [D]
Was the [Em]day I [Am]found, it won’t be the [G]same, [D]oh
[verse 3]
I’ve [Am]had my wake up, [Em]won’t you wake up, [G]I keep asking [C]why
[Em]I can’t take it, [D]it wasn’t fake, it [C]happened you [D]passed by
[Em]Now your gone, now your gone, [D]there you go, there you go, [C]somewhere I can’t bring you [D]back [D]
[Em]Now your gone, now your gone, [D]there you go, there you go, [C]somewhere your not coming [D]back
[verse 4]
The [Em]day [Am]you slipped [G]away [D]
Was the [Em]day I [Am]found, it won’t be the [G]same, [D]oh
The [Em]day [Am]you slipped [G]away [D]
Was the [Em]day I [Am]found, it won’t be the [G]same, [D]oh
[Closing]
[G]Na [Bm]na na na na [G]na [Bm]na, [G]I miss you
How to play Slipped Away on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Avril Lavigne - Slipped Away on guitar requires 6 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↑-↓-↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Slipped Away uses these transitions most often: G → Bm (15), Bm → G (13), and Am → G (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Bm chord transition.
1. G → Bm chord transition
To move from G to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
2. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
6. Am → G chord transition
To move from Am to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
8. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
9. D → Am chord transition
To move from D to Am;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
10. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
11. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Slipped Away chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Slipped Away.
- Slipped Away includes 86 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Slipped Away contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Slipped Away connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After Bm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (25%), A (19%), and Em (13%).- Bm → G: 25%
- Bm → C: 12%