Stand Too Close
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A E D
If I stand too close I might fall in
A E D
But if I’m too far gone I’ll never win
A E D
If you believe in me I might just want
F#m E D
to spend some time with you again
A E D
I’m afraid I tend to disappear
A E D
Into an anxious state when you draw near
A E D
There is no reasoning it’s quite a silly thing
F#m E D
But it’s the way I’ve been for years
A E D
So I will understand if you don’t stay
A E D
They say I’m great at first but then the magic fades
A E D
Into an awful you of dismal views
F#m E D
and pessimistic attitude
D A D E D
All this distance years of sweet resistance
D A G D
Swirling over head like angry clouds of discontent
( A E D ) (3x)
( F#m E D )
A E D
I have apologised a billion times
A E D
When I’ve gone off the wall like Busta Rhymes
A E D
And pulled a stupid stunt that left you thinking
F#m E D
there was something wrong with me
A E D
you’ve thrown a few choice phrases at my way
A E D
And I’ve ignored them all as best I could
A E D
Except that tiny bit how I just can’t commit
F#m E D
There is some truth in what you say
D A D E D
All this distance years of sweet resistance
D A G D
Swirling over head like angry clouds of discontent
A E D
If I stand too close I might fall in
A E D
But if I’m too far gone I’ll never win
A E D
If you believe in me I might just want
F#m E D
To spend some time with you again
F#m E D
I spent some time with you again
( A E D ) (3x)
( F#m E D )
A E D
If I stand too close I might fall in
A E D
But if I’m too far gone I’ll never win
A E D
If you believe in me I might just want
F#m E A
To spend some time with you again
How to play Stand Too Close
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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.