Close To You - Rihanna

Close To You

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Capo 3
 
Intro: G C G C
 
verse 1
G C
Nothing but a tear, that's all for breakfast
G C
Watching you pretend you're unaffected
G C A/C#
You're pulling our connections, expecting me to let you go
B/D#
But I won't
 
Pre-Chorus
G C
No you don't need my protection
G C
But I'm in love, can't blame me for checking
G C A/C#
I look in your direction, hoping that the message goes
 
[Refrão]
B/D# C D
Somewhere close to you
C D
Close to you
C D
Like so close if they heard you, you wouldn't find out
C D G
Just say now, I'm coming right now, to be close to you
 
verse 2
C
Said you let it go, you kept it
G C
Working hard to perfect it
G C A/C#
Now your fear is reckless, and it's out of your control
B/D#
Would you let it go?
 
Pre-Chorus
G C
No you don't need my protection
G C
But I'm in love, can't blame me for checking
G C A/C#
I look in your direction, hoping that the message goes
 
[Refrão]
B/D# C D
Somewhere close to you
C D
Close to you
C D
Like so close if they heard you, you wouldn't find out
Em E
If you let me, I'd be there by now
C D
Close to you
C D
C D

How to play Close To You

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G. 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.

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