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Intro
Eb F Fsus4 Ebmaj7
F Fsus4 Ebmaj7
 
[Verso 1]
Eb
I got my eye on you
Cm
I'll watch you case the room
Gm F Fsus4
While you lick your lips in anticipation -
Eb
You watch me bite my tongue
Cm
Keep me hanging oooo-on
Gm F
Thoughts of you run in my imagination
F
Ye-ye-yeah
 
[Ponte]
Eb Cm
I want you to move closer
Gm F
A little closer, are you getting me!
Eb Cm
I need you to move closer
Gm F
A little closer
 
[Refrão]
Ebmaj7
Boy just give it to me straight
Cm
Give it to me good
Gm F
Give it to me straight up, now
Ebmaj7
You should now - straight
Cm
Give it to me good
Gm F
You give it to me straight up, now
 
[Verso 2]
Eb
Oh, this could take all night
Cm
But you know it's alright now
Gm F
Best to delay gratification
F
Oh oh oh oh
 
[Ponte]
Eb Cm
I want you to move closer
Gm F
A little closer, are you getting me!
Eb Cm
I need you to move closer
Gm F
A little closer
 
[Refrão]
Ebmaj7
Boy just give it to me straight
Cm
Give it to me good
Gm F
Give it to me straight up, now
Ebmaj7
You should now - straight
Cm
Give it to me good
Gm F Eb Cm
You give it to me straight up, now
 
Middle 8
 
Gm F
I want you to move closer, closer
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, yeah!
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, closer
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, yeah!
 
[Ponte]
Eb Cm
I want you to move closer
Gm F
A little closer, are you getting me!
Eb Cm
I need you to move closer
Gm F
A little closer
 
[Refrão]
Ebmaj7
Boy just give it to me straight
Cm
Give it to me good
Gm F
Give it to me straight up, now
Ebmaj7
You should now - straight
Cm
Give it to me good
Gm F
You give it to me straight up, now, oooh yeah
 
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, closer, closer closer,
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, closer, closer closer,
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, closer, closer closer,
Ebmaj7 Cm Gm F
I want you to move closer, closer, closer closer...

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 Eb. 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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