Closer
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Intro: F#m A F#m A
F#m A F#m
verse 1: Lord can you forgive me for the way that i have been
A F#m
Bring this heart around to where it all began
A
I've been to blind to see the signs that you keep sending
F#m E
So I'm ready, no more pretending.
A E
Chorus: Take my life, I need you now
F#m D
Draw me closer draw me closer
A E
I'm on my knees, I'm crying out
F#m D A
Draw me closer I want to be closer to you
A E
Cuz I'm too far, too far away God, You are You are the Way
F#m D
I'm too far, too far away so I'm hanging on every single word You say
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over
F#m A F#m
verse 2: I've traveled down so many roads that only brought me pain
A
And with every bridge I burned you could've turned away
F#m A F#m
But you never let me go your love is so incredible
E
So let it over flow
A E
Chorus: Take my life, I need you now
F#m D
Draw me closer draw me closer
A E
I'm on my knees, I'm crying out
F#m D
Draw me closer I want to be closer to you
A
I've got to be closer to You
A E
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over
F#m D
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over
A E
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over
I don't ever wanna live without You, breathe without You
God I need you
A E
Chorus: Take my life, I need you now
F#m D
Draw me closer draw me closer
A E
I'm on my knees, I'm crying out
F#m D A
Draw me closer I want to be closer to you
A E
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over
F#m D A
Draw me closer I want to be closer to you
A E
Oh Lord, I wanna be closer, take me over, take me over
F#m D
How to play Closer
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 F#m. 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.