Closer To You
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The Wallflowers
"Closer To You"
Intro: Em C D G
G Em C
How soft a whisper can get
D G
When your're walking through a
Em C
Crowded space
D G Em C
I hear every word being said
D G Em C
And I remember that everyday
D G Em C D G
I get a little bit closer to you
Em C D G
you
G Em C
How long an hour can take
D G Em
When you're staring into open
C
space
D G Em
When I feel I'm slipping further
C
away
D G Em C
I remember that everyday
D G Em C D G
I get a little bit closer to you
Em C D G
you
Bridge: C C D D (x2)
Em C
These are the days
D G
That I won't get back
Em C
I won't her you cry
D G
Or hear you laugh
Em C
And when it's quiet
D G
And i don't hear a thing
Em C D G
I can always hear you breathe
(You know there's nowhere else) * This part comes in during the G chord,
and the previous line "...you breathe"
Em C
I've wanted to be
D G Em C
Than be there when you needed me
D
I'm sorry too
G Em C
But don't give up on me
D G Em
And just remember that when you
C
Were asleep
D G Em C D G
I got a little bit closer to you
Em C D G
you * repeat till end
Tabbed by Rick Duran, any comments, corrections, e-mail me at rduran@ucla.edu
How to play Closer To You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.