Closer
View chords used in this chart
Tuning: Capo on 5th fret
Chords:
C Em Am F G Em7 Em*
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Intro: C Em Am F
Verse:
C Em
I've had enough, of this parade.
Am F
I'm thinking of, the words to say.
C Em
We open up, unfinished parts,
Am F
Broken up, its so mellow.
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G Am
And when I see you then I know it will be next to me
G Am
And when I need you then I know you will be there with me
G
Ill never leave you...
Chorus:
C Em7 Em*
Just need to get closer, closer,
Am
Lean on me now,
F
Lean on me now,
C Em7 Em*
closer, closer,
Am
Lean on me now,
F
Lean on me now.
Verse 2:
Keep waking up (waking up), without you here (without you here).
Another day (another day), another year (another year).
I seek the truth (seek the truth), we set apart (we set apart)
Thinking of a second chance (a second chance).
And when I see you then I know it will be next to me
And when I need you then I know you will be there with me
Ill never leave you...
Just need to get closer, closer,
Lean on me now,
Lean on me now,
closer, closer,
Lean on me now,
Lean on me now (lean on me now).
And when I see you then I know it will be next to me
And when I need you then I know you will be there with me
Ill never leave you...
Just need to be closer, closer,
Lean on me now,
Lean on me now,
closer, closer,
Lean on me now,
Lean on me now (lean on me now).
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 C. 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.