"Slip Slidin' Away" is a 1977 song written and recorded by Paul Simon which appears on his compilation album Greatest Hits, Etc.

Billboard found the melody to be "catchy" and the lyrics to be "sensitive, thoughtful, melancholic and evocative.

"[5] Cash Box said that "the emotionally complex lyric works around the title, which serves as the song's memorable chorus line.

"[6] Record World said that it "shows [Simon's] perception of adult problems and relationships to be undimmed.

"[7] "Slip Slidin' Away" was released as a single in October 1977 and became a major hit, peaking at No.