Getting Closer
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Getting Closer
(Paul McCartney)
A E D F# Bm E A
Say you don't love him, my salamander.
E D F#
Why do you need him?
Bm E A
Oh no, don't answer, oh no.
D/A
I'm getting closer,
Dm/A A
I'm getting closer to your heart.
E
Keeping ahead of the rain on the road,
A E
Watching my windscreen wipers.
A E
Radio play me a danceable ode,
A E D E A
Cattle beware of snipers.
E D F# Bm E A
When will you see me, my salamander?
E D F#
Now don't try to tell me
Bm E A
Oh no, don't answer, oh no.
D/A
l'm getting closer,
Dm/A A
I'm getting closer to your heart.
E
Hitting the chisel and making a joint,
A E
Glueing my fingers together.
A E
Radio play me a song with a point,
A E D E A
Sailor beware of weather.
E D F# Bm E A
l'm getting closer, my salamander.
E D F#
Well when will we be there?
Bm E A
Ah no, don't answer, oh no.
D/A
l'm getting closer,
Dm/A A
I'm getting closer to your heart.
Dm/A A
I'm getting closer to your heart.
Dm/A A
I'm getting closer to your heart.
Dm A Dm A ....
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How to play Getting 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.