Close Encounters
View chords used in this chart
Intro
Bb Bb(b5) Eb/Bb Bb
[Verso 1]
Bb
You know the people
Bb(b5)
Who sit on the wall
Eb/Bb
Have to stand tall and
Bb
Make up their minds
Bb
I got the feeling
Bb(b5)
You were ready to go
Eb/Bb
But I'm sorry
Bb
You've fallen behind
Bb
I took my ride
Bb(b5)
Down to Mulholland Drive
Eb
Where the people
Bb
Were hanging around
Bb
I took my ride
Edim
And I said my goodbyes
Eb
And I vanished
Bb
Without a sound
Gm D
You're so inclined
F C9
To sit and whine
Cm9 Eb
But I don't care for drugs
Instrumental
Bb Bb(b5) Eb Bb
Bb C7 Eb Bb
[Verso 2]
Bb
I can't explain
Bb(b5)
Why the aliens came
Eb
Took my picture
Bb
And blew up my mind
Bb
You won't believe me
Bb(b5)
If I told you the rest
Eb
But it wasn't
Bb
A very good time
Bb
I took my ride
Edim
Through the heavenly skies
Eb
Over cities
Bb
That sunk in the ground
Bb
I took my ride
Edim
And I said my goodbyes
Eb
And I vanished
Bb
Without a sound
Gm D/F#
You're so inclined
F C9
To sit and whine
Cm9 Eb
But I can't stand you now
Outro
Bb Edim Eb Bb
Bb C7 Eb Bb
How to play Close Encounters
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.