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I’ve wait ed hours for this,
I’ve made my self so (C#m)sick I (G#m)wish I’d stayed
a (F#)sleep to day.
I nev er thought this (F#5)day would end, I nev er thought to night could (G#m)ev er be
this (F#)close to me.
Just try to see in the dark,
just try to make it (C#m)work, to (G#m)feel the fear
be (F#)fore you’re here.
I make the shapes come (F#5)much too (B)close, I pull my eyes out, (C#m)hold my (G#m)breath and wait
un (F#)til I shake…
But if I had your faith,
then I could make it safe and (B)clean.
If on ly I was sure
that my head on the door was a dream.
But if I had your face,
then I could make it safe and (B)clean.
If on ly I was sure,
that my head on the door was a dream.
Close To Me — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Close To Me" by The Cure: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 93 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Close To Me”
- Can I sing "Close To Me" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Close To Me" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Close To Me" by The Cure in?
- The backing track is in B at 93 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Close To Me" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Close To Me"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Close To Me", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Close To Me" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Close To Me"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Close To Me"?
- "Close To Me" was originally performed by The Cure. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Cure are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Cure: "The Lovecats". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Close To Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Close To Me" by The Cure. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Close To Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Close To Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.