The Close I Get To You
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Intro A7M D7M/9 A7M D7M/9 A7M
D7M/9 A7M D7M/9 A7M
A7M D7M/9 A7M
The closer I get to you
D7M/9 A7M
The more you make me see
D7M/9 A7M
By giving me all you've got
D7M/9 C#m7
Your love has captured me
D7M C#m7 G/A A7 D7M
Over and over again. I tried to tell myself that we
D7M C#m7 G/A A7
Could never be more than friends And all the while inside
D7M C#m7 Bm7 E
I knew it was real The way you make me feel
A7M D7M/9 A7M
Lying here next to you
A7M D7M/9 A7M
Time just seems to fly
A7M D7M/9 A7M
Needing you more and more
D7M/9 C#m7
Let's give love a try
D7M C#m7 G/A A7 D7M
Sweeter and sweeter love grows And heaven's there for those
D7M C#m7 G/A A7
Who fool the tricks of time. With hearts in love will find
D7M C#m7 Bm7 E
True love, in a special way
A7M D7M/9 A7M
The closer I get to you
D7M/9 A7M
The more you make me see
D7M/9 A7M
By giving me all you've got
D7M/9 C#m7
Your love has captured me
D7M C#m7 G/A A7 D7M
Over and over again. I tried to tell myself that we
D7M C#m7 G/A A7
Could never be more than friends And all the while inside
D7M C#m7 Bm7 E
I knew it was real The way you make me feel
A7M D7M/9 A7M
The closer I get to you
D7M/9 A7M
The more you make me see
D7M/9 A7M
By giving me all you've got
D7M/9 C#m7
Your love has captured me
How to play The Close I Get To You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7M. 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.