Close
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Capo 1
Intro/Chorus: C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
Almost gave up yesterday, almost made it to the top
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
Short of dying just the other day, fell short of picking up a mop
F G
If it's the thought that counts, you can always count on me
F G
I think about it all the time
F G
It's going to hit me like a bolt of white lightning
F G
Here it comes, my peace of mind
C F C Fmaj7
Cause I'm close, so close, so close
C F C Fmaj7
I'm close, so close, so close
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
Falling short of proving it, just a hair from the truth
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
Little shy of improving it, here I come, I'm coming through
F G
Pretty soon I'm going to shed this skin I'm wearing
F G
I've been keeping it inside
F G
No one cares just how you got there
F G
No one cares how hard you've tried
C F C Fmaj7
But you're close, so close, so close
C F C Fmaj7
You're close, so close, so close
(Solo) D G C D Am G/B C Dsus4 D
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
Well I've known you forever, we complete each other's thoughts
C Fmaj7 C Fmaj7
Ain't like we never got in trouble, it's just we've never gotten caught
F G F G
And if you've got a secret, it's in me you can confide
F G F G
And if we ever get split up, I'll always be on your side
C F C Fmaj7
Cause we're close, so close, so close
C F C Fmaj7
We're close, so close, so close
How to play Close
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.