I'm slowing down the tune

I never liked it fast

You want to get there soon

I want to get there last.

It's not because I'm old

It's not the life I led

I always liked it slow

That's what my momma said.

I'm lacing up my shoe

But I don't want to run

I'll get here when I do

Don't need no starting gun.

It's not because I'm old

It's not what dying does

I always liked it slow

Slow is in my blood.

I always liked it slow

I never liked it fast

With you it's got to go

With me it's got to last.

It's not because I'm old

It's not because I'm dead

I always liked it slow

That's what my momma said.

All your moves are swift

All your turns are tight

Let me catch my breath

I thought we had all night.

I like to take my time

I like to linger as it flies

A weekend on your lips

A lifetime in your eyes.

I always liked it slow...

I'm slowing down the tune

I never liked it fast

You want to get there soon

I want to get there last.

So baby let me go

You're wanted back in town

In case they want to know

I'm just trying to slow it down.