Closer
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[Intro ]
G
[Verso 1]
G Em
The smell's getting closer, I'm burning inside
D
I run out of breath while I waste all my time
All the time in the world could never clear my mind
F Em
No matter how hard I try, I keep on falling behind
G Em
I wait for the dread, it always comes back in waves
D
The tide draws me in until I feel like I'm safe
Every push and pull, I'm being frozen in place
F Em C
Everything else can change, just how long 'til I break?
[Refrão]
Em
Each day getting closer
Am G C
I'm overthinking again (Breathing in and breaking down)
Em
Wait 'til it's over
Am F Em
Instead of wondring when
[Verso 2]
G Em
The less that I think 'bout it, th less that I care
D
I guess that's the deal with life, it's never quite fair
You just breathe in the dust and pretend that it's air
F Em G
Feel the pressure, I swear, I promise it's there
Em
I count all my footsteps, but I never look back
D
It's hard to remember how long a day lasts
'Cause I look for a sign thinking that it's a path
F Em C
All the seconds go fast, how much time do we have?
[Refrão]
Em
Each day getting closer
Am G C
I'm overthinking again (Breathing in and breaking down)
Em
Wait 'til it's over
Am F Em
Instead of wondring when
[Ponte]
Am G
I'm breathing in and choking on lost time
C F
I'm breaking down and hoping for a sign
Am G
Fading fast and watching it slip by
C F
Drag it out, then I
Am Em F
Wait 'til it's over
Am Em F Em
I'm still wondering when
[Refrão]
C Em
Each day getting closer
Am G C
I'm overthinking again (Breathing in and breaking down)
Em
Wait 'til it's over
Am F Em
Instead of wondring when
Outro
C Em Am
Each day getting closer, wait 'til it's over
G C
I promise it's there (Each day getting closer)
Em Am
Each day getting closer, wait 'til it's over
F Em N.C.
I promise it's there, I promise it's there
How to play Closer
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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.