Just A Closer Walk With Thee
View chords used in this chart
Capo on 5
NOTE: In the second line of every verse/Chorus, if you slide from A based on the
A-string to the A based on the E-string (bar chord), it sounds closer to his version
A E7
Well it's just a closer walk with thee
A
Yes grant it jesus, if you please
D D7
Well daily walking close to thee
A E7 A E7
Let it be, dear lord, let it be
A E7
Well I am weak but thou art strong
A
Savior keep me from all wrong
D D7
Well daily walking all night long
A E7 A E7
Let it be, dear lord, let it be
A E7
Well if in this world of traps and snares
A
If I falter, lord who cares
D D7
Well who but thee, my burning man
A E7 A E7
None but thee, dear lord, none but thee
Solo/Interlude:
A E7 E7 A A7 D D7 A E7 A E7
A E7
Well when this feeble life is all
A
Pain and sorrow be no more
D D7
Well Jesus guide me safely on
A E7 A E7
Cane and shawl, sweet cane and shawl
A E7
Well it's just a closer walk with thee
A
Yes grant it jesus, if you please
D D7
Well daily walking close to thee
A E7 A E7
Let it be, dear lord, let it be
How to play Just A Closer Walk With Thee
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 A. 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.