About the song
Released in 1982, “Slow Hand” is a timeless country ballad written by Michael Clark and John Bettis. The song became an instant classic, topping the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also a major international hit, topping charts in Canada and Australia.
The song is a heartfelt plea from a man to his lover, asking her to slow down and take things easy in their relationship. He sings about the importance of patience and understanding, and how true love is worth waiting for. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the song’s melody is both catchy and haunting.
“Slow Hand” was a major success for Conway Twitty, one of the most popular country music singers of all time. The song won Twitty a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1983, and it was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
The song has been covered by many other artists, including Martina McBride, George Strait, and Trisha Yearwood. It has also been featured in several films and television shows.
“Slow Hand” is a classic country ballad that has stood the test of time. It is a song about love, patience, and understanding, and it is sure to resonate with listeners of all ages.
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Lyrics
As the midnight moon was drifting through
The lazy sway of the trees
I saw the look in your eyes looking into the night
Not seeing what you wanted to see
Darling, don’t say a word I’ve already heard
What your body is saying to mine
You’re tired of fast moves
You got a slow groove on your mind
You want a man with a slow hand
You want a lover with an easy touch
You want somebody who will spend some time
Not come and go in a heated rush
Baby, believe me I understand
When it comes to love you want a slow hand
Moon shadowed ground with no one around
And a blanket of stars in our eyes
Hey, we’re drifting free like two losties
On the crazy wind of the night
Darling don’t say a word I’ve already heard
What your body is saying to mine
If you want all night you know it’s alright
I’ve got time
You’ve got a man with a slow hand
You’ve got a lover with an easy touch
You’ve got somebody who will spend some time
Not come and go in a heated rush
Baby, believe me I understand
When it comes to love you want a slow hand
You want a lover with an easy touch
You’ve got somebody who will spend some time with you, baby
Not come and go in a heated rush
Baby, believe me I understand