So Close
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[{Intro:]} E E/G# A Am E A B
E/G# E B E A B E
You're in my arms and all the world is gone
A C° C#m B A A/B
The music playing on for only two
B/A G#m A
So close together
E/G# A
And when I'm with you
G#m C#m B4 B
So close to feeling alive
E/G# E B E A B E
A life goes by romantic dreams must die
A C° C#m B A A/B
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
B/A G#m A
So close was waiting
E/G# A
Waiting here with you
G#m C#m B4 B
And now, forever, I know
A F#m B G#m
All that I want is to hold you
G#4 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# D° D#m Cm7(b5)
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(b5) B
A E/G# D/F# A/E D#m7(b5) D
A D A/E D/E F# B C° 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# D° D#m D#m/C# Cm7(b5)
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
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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.