Closer - Joshua Radin
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Capo on 3rd fret.
 
Chord names represent the shapes played from the third fret
 
f*: x g*: 3 c*: x
3 2 3
3 0 2-3-2
2-0-2 0 0
1 0-1-0 1
x x x
 
F G C
so we're alone again
F G C
i wish it were over, we seem to never end
F G C G F
only get closer, to the point where i can take no more
F G C G F
the clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour
F G Am G C F
wont you be the new one burn to shine
Am G C F
i take the blue ones every time
Am G C F
walk me down your broken line
Am G C
all you have to do is cry
Am G C
yes all you have to do is cry
 
F G C
hush my baby now
F G C
your talking is just noise and wont lay me down
F G C G F
amongst your toys in a room where i can take no more
F G C G F
the clouds in your eyes, down your face they pour
F G Am G C F
wont you be the new one burn to shine
Am G C F
i take the blue ones every time
Am G C F
walk me down your broken line
Am G C
all you have to do is cry
Am G C
yes all you have to do is cry
 
Dm Am F C G
photographs and brightly colored paper
Dm Am F C G
are your mask you wear in this caper
C G C G
that is a life we walk right into the strife and
C G C G
a tear from your eye brings me home
 
Am G C F
wont you be the new one burn to shine
Am G C F
i take the blue ones every time
Am G C F
walk me down your broken line
Am G C
all you have to do is cry

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. 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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