The Closest Thing To Crazy

· by Katie Melua

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The Closest Thing To Crazy

Katie Melua64 BPM

Lyrics

(C)How can I think I’m stand ing (F)strong

yet (Bb)feel the air be neath my (F)feet?

(Dm)How can hap pi ness feel so (Bb)wrong?

(C9)How can mi se ry feel

so (Fm)sweet?

(C)How can you let me watch you (F)sleep

then (Bb)break my dreams the way you (F)do?

(Dm)How can I have got in so (Bb)deep?

(C9)Why did I fall in love

with (C7)you?

This is the (F)clos est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er been.

Feel ing (Gm6)twen ty two,

act ing (C)sev en teen.

This is the (F)near est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er known.

I was (Gm9)nev er cra zy

(Bbm(maj7))on my own

and (Dm)now I know

that there’s a (Bb)link be tween the (Db)two.

(Dm)Be ing close to cra zi ness and (C)be ing close to (C7)you.

(C)How can you make me fall a (F)part

then (Bb)break my fall with lov ing (F)lies?

(Dm)It’s so ea sy to break a (Bb)heart.

(C9)It’s so ea sy to close

your (Fm)eyes.

(C)How can you treat me like a (F)child?

Yet (Bb)like a child I yearn for (F)you.

(Dm)How can a ny one feel so (Bb)wild?

(C9)How can a ny one feel

so (C7)blue?

This is the (F)clos est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er been.

Feel ing (Gm6)twen ty two,

act ing (C)sev en teen.

This is the (F)near est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er known.

I was (Gm9)nev er cra zy

(Bbm(maj7))on my own

and (Dm)now I know

that there’s a (Bb)link be tween the (Db)two.

(Dm)Be ing close to cra zi ness and (C)be ing close to (C7)you.

(F)you.

And be ing close to

you.

And be ing close to (F)you.

The Closest Thing To Crazy by Katie Melua — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Closest Thing To Crazy” by Katie Melua 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 64 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "The Closest Thing To Crazy" 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 "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?: 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.
What other Katie Melua songs work for kids?: Try "The Closest Thing To Crazy". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.