Is "Closer" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Closer"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Closer" use?

Just 5 chords: Abmaj7, C, Db, Eb, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.

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Closer

· by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey

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Lyrics

(Db)Hey,

(Abmaj7)I was do ing just (Fm7)fine be fore I met you.

(Eb)I drink too (Db)much, and that’s an is sue, (Abmaj7)but I’m o kay.

(Db)Hey,

(Abmaj7)yeah, tell your (Fm7)friends it was nice to meet them, but I (Db)hope I nev er see (Eb)them a gain.

I know it breaks (Abmaj7)your heart; (Fm7)moved to the cit y in a broke (Eb)down car and,

four years, (Abmaj7)no calls.

(Fm7)Now you’re look ing pret ty in a ho (Eb)tel bar.

And (Db)I

(Abmaj7)can’t stop.

No, (Db)I

(Abmaj7)can’t stop.

So, (Db)ba by, pull me clos (Eb)er in the (Fm7)back seat of your Ro (Eb)ver that I (Db)know you can’t af ford.

(Eb)Bite that (Fm7)tat too on your shoul (Eb)der, pull the (Db)sheets right off the cor (Eb)ner of the (Fm7)mat tress that you stole (Eb)from your (Db)room mate back in Boul (Eb)der.

We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

(Abmaj7)We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old er.

(Db)You

(Abmaj7)I was look ing as (Fm7)good as the I met you.

(Eb)I I for (Db)get just why I left you; (Abmaj7)I was in sane.

(Db)Stay,

(Abmaj7)and play that (Fm7)Blink One was Eight y Two song that we (Db)beat to death in Tuc (Eb)son, o kay?

I know it breaks (Abmaj7)your heart; (Fm7)moved to the cit y in a broke (Eb)down car and,

four years, (Abmaj7)no calls.

(Fm7)Now I’m look ing pret ty in a ho (Eb)tel bar.

And (Db)I

(Abmaj7)can’t stop.

No, (Db)I

(Abmaj7)can’t stop.

So, (Db)ba by, pull me clos (Eb)er in the (Fm7)back seat of your Ro (Eb)ver that I (Db)know you can’t af ford.

We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

(Abmaj7)We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old er.

(Fm7)ev er get tin’ old er.

(Eb)So, (Db)ba by, pull me clos (Eb)er in the (Fm7)back seat of your Ro (Eb)ver that I (Db)know you can’t af ford.

We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

We ain’t (Db)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

We ain’t (Db)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

We ain’t (Eb)ev er get tin’ old er.

We ain’t (Db)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

We ain’t (Db)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)No, we ain’t (Eb)ev er get tin’ old er.

We ain’t (CN.C.)ev er get tin’ old er.

(Abmaj7)We ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

(Abmaj7)No, we ain’t (Fm7)ev er get tin’ old (Eb)er.

Closer by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Closer” by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 94 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Closer" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Closer"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Closer" use?: Just 5 chords: Abmaj7, C, Db, Eb, Fm7. Take it one section at a time.