Lyrics Richie Havens

Richie Havens

Slow Down

The faces in my sleep

Are buried very deep

They only surface when I run in circles

As I go ‘round and ‘round

I cannot make a sound

I hear a voice

And it sounds like a miracle

Slow down, slow down

You know that everything’s a showdown

Slow down

The echoes in my mind

They’re working overtime

I cannot keep them all from testifying

A captivating smile

Really not my style

The pace is picking up there’s no denying

Slow down, slow down

You know that everything’s a showdown

Slow down

The bar is closed tonight

Everybody’s out of sight

Such a quiet light

When all Hell is breaking

But I keep moving on

Until the night is gone

I’ve got just one more chance

And that chance I’m taking

Slow down, slow down

You know that everything’s a showdown

Slow down

Slow down, slow down

You know that everything’s a showdown

Slow down

Slow down, slow down

You know that everything’s a showdown

Slow down