Close The Distance
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F Dm
I found hope in the back of a closet
C Bb Dm
Written by a child, ten, on pieces of parchment
C Bb
Yellowed and Old
C
I've never seen that kind of belief
F Dm
I sat to read a story of kindness
C Bb Dm C
That even just one kiss can change how we read this
Bb
Can help us get lost
C
In the patterns so ageless it conquers the cost
Dm C F C
When did we all resolve to growing up means stand aside
Dm Bb
Where did the Heroes go
C
'Cause tonight we breathe just stand and fight
F
We will run
Dm C Bb
Till we all can feel the sun
Dm C Bb
Until we all can breathe as one Until we all collapse
C
We always live to close the distance
F Dm C Bb
Run! like it's time that's chasing us
Dm C Bb
Like you will never find enough
C
Like you forgot the words "Give Up" and live to close the distance
Intro: F Dm C
F
Well can you say
Dm
You remember a time when
C Bb
All you had was a dream and
Dm C Bb
A promise to fight when you were sure you were gone
C
There wasn't a hope to carry on
F Dm
Well in these days we can live with a passion
C Bb Dm
We only reserve when we cherish the burden
C Bb
Of the brothers beside
C
When we carry the bones that can't work on their own
Dm C F C
When did we all resolve to growing up means stand beside
Dm Bb
Where did the Heroes go
C
'Cause tonight we breathe just stand and fight
F
We will run
Dm C Bb
Till we all can feel the sun
Dm C Bb
Until we all can breathe as one until we all collapse
C
We always live to close the distance
F Dm C Bb
Run! like it's time that's chasing us
Dm C Bb
Like you will never find enough
C
Like you forget the words "Give Up" and live to close the distance
Bb Dm
When you say sing to me
C
I will sing like everyone is listening
F Bb C F
Like current company think the words we speak right now means everything
Dm C Bb
Like we all should feel the sun
Dm C Bb
Until we all can breathe as one until we all collapse
C
We always live to close the distance
F Dm C Bb
Run! like it's time that's chasing us
Dm C Bb
Like you will never find enough
C F-Dm-C
Like you forget the words "Give Up" and live to close the distance
Bb C F
Close the distance
How to play Close The Distance
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.