So Close
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Intro E G#m7 C#m7 Am7/C E A9/C# B/D#
E B/D# A/C# E/B A/C# B/D# E
You're in my arms and all the world is gone
F#m/A G#m/B C#m9 B4 A7M B7(4/9)
The music playing on for only two
B/A E/G# A9(11)
So close togehter
E/G# B
And when I'm with you
B/A E/G# F#/A# B7(11) B7 B7(9)
So close to feeling alive
B7(4/9) E A6 B6 E
A life goes by romantic dreams must die
A6 Cº C#m9 G#m/B A7M B/A
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
E9/G# A9(11)
So close was waiting
E/B B7(4/9)
Waiting here with you
B/A E9/G# F#/A# B7(13) B7 B7(11) B7
And now, forever, I know
A7M F#m7 E/B B/A
All that I want is to hold you
G7(4/9) G#
So close
F#/A# B C# B/C#
So close to reaching that famous happy end
C#/B A#m B C# B/C#
Al____most believing this one's not pretend
C#/B F#/A# B
Now you're beside me
C# Dº D#m Cm7(5-)
And look how far we've come
B9 C#4 C# F# F#4 F# F#/A# F#/C#
So far we are so close
Solo F# C#/F B/D# F#/A# Cm7(5-) B
A E/G# D/F# A/E D#m7(5-) D
A D A/E D/E F# B Cº C# F# C#/F
D#m A#m B A#m
Oh, how could I face the faceless days
D#m F7 A#4 A# C#
If I should lose you now?
F#/A# B C# B/C#
We're so close to reaching that famous happy end
C#/B A#m B C# B/C#
Al____most believing this one's not pretend
C#/B F#/A# B
Let's go on dreaming
C# Dº D#m D#m/C# Cm7(5-)
Though we know we are
B9 C#4 C# F# D#m Bm F#
So close, so close, and still so far
How to play So Close
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 E. 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.