Close To You
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Intro Bb C Am Dm
Bb C Am Dm
Bb C Am Dm
Bb C
I saw you looking for the side door
Am Dm
You didn't want to stick around for
Bb C
The rest of the night
Am Dm
I guess that's alright
Bb C
They all left when you walked home
Am Dm
It makes sense that they all know
Bb C
It was only for you
Am Dm
If only you knew
( Bb )
F Gm
What good is love
F Bb
Without any strings?
F Gm
Held it above
Dm Bb
Stuck in between
F Gm
Tell me for once
Dm Bb
What that even means
F C
I want to know you
Bb
But can't make it right
C Am
There's something on my mind
Dm Bb
There's something that I
C Am
Wish I would've told you, but you just don't seem to wonder
Dm
what I'm doin' when you're close to me
Bb
Oh, yeah
C Am
There's something on my chest
Dm Bb
I wish I would've said
C
I think it over and it might be true
Am Dm
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you
Bb C
We locked eyes from a distance
Am Dm
So close but I missed it
Bb C
Now you're walking away
Am Dm
When I wish you would stay
Bb C
I get stuck in a conversation
Am Dm
A different night, same situation
Bb C
I'm beating myself up
Am Dm
For not speaking up
N.C. Bb
Every night I can't make it right, yeah
C Am
There's something on my mind
Dm Bb
There's something that I
C Am
Wish I would've told you, but you just don't seem to wonder
Dm
what I'm doin' when you're close to me
Bb
Oh, yeah
C Am
There's something on my chest
Dm Bb
I wish I would've said
C
I think it over and it might be true
Am Dm
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you
Bb C
Only overthinking when I'm close to you
Am Dm
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you
Bb C Am Dm
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you (Oh yeah)
Bb C
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you
Am Dm
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you
Bb C Am Dm
I'm only overthinking when I'm close to you (Oh yeah)
How to play Close To You
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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.