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Closer And Closer Apart

· by Mary Chapin Carpenter

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Lyrics

(F)“Tell me the truth.”

“Don’t (Bbsus2)ask (C7)me to (F)lie.”

These are the (Dm7)things we (Bb)say.

You (F)don’t need proof

and I’m (Bbsus2)not going to try.

But I think (C)we have (Dm)lost (Am)our (Bb)way.

(C7)Ah, you (F)don’t own the (Dm7)sun and I (Bb)can’t raise the moon,

so, now as the (Dm7)dark ness (Bb)falls,

(C7)love so hard won, es then (Bbsus2)o ver (C7)too (F)soon and an oth er (Dm7)cruel and dai ly (Bb)cause.

All I can (F)do

is (Dm7)turn (C)now to (Bb)you,

hold (Am)ing (Gm)my (F)hand to my (Am)heart.

(Bb)All (C)that I know is I’m watch (F)ing us (Bbsus2)grow

(Bb)clos er and (C7)clos er a part.

And now (F)all the hors (Dm7)es and and (Bb)all the to men

and wait for their (Dm7)clar ion (Bb)call.

(C7)Pride hears its voic es and (Bbsus2)fear wins (C7)a (F)gain and there’s noth ing (Dm7)to break our ly (Bb)fall.

All I can (F)do

is (Dm7)turn (C)now to (Bb)you,

hold (Am)ing (Gm)my (F)hand to my (Am)heart.

(Bb)All (C)that I know is I’m watch (F)ing us (Bbsus2)grow.

(Bb)clos er and (C7)clos er a part.

And now (Dm)clos er and (Am)clos (C7sus)er a part,

(Dm)clos er and (Am)clos (C7sus)er a (F)part.

(Dm7)O ver and (F)o ver and (Bb)o ver a gain

the (Bb)world on ly (F)spins one (C)way.

The (Dm)past is a (F)dis tant flick (Bb)er by now

and a (Bb)les son for an oth er day.

Now my (Bb)All I can (F)do

is (Dm7)turn back to (Bb)you

and wait with one (F)hand on my (Am)heart.

(Bb)All (C7)that I know is it’s so (Fmaj7)hard to (Bbsus2)go.

Closer And Closer Apart by Mary Chapin Carpenter — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Closer And Closer Apart” by Mary Chapin Carpenter 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 84 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 And Closer Apart" 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 And Closer Apart"?: 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 And Closer Apart" use?: Just 14 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary Chapin Carpenter songs work for kids?: Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "WHY SHOULDN'T WE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.