(E)How can I think I’m stand ing (E)strong
yet (A6)feel the air be neath my feet?
(C#m)How can hap pi ness (C#m)feel so (A)wrong?
(G#m)How can mi se ry (B9)feel
so (E)sweet?
(E)How can you let me watch a you (E)sleep
then (A6)break my dreams the way you do?
(C#m)How can I have got (C#m)in so (A)deep?
(G#m)Why did I fall in (B9)love
with (E)you?
(B7)This is the (E)clos est thing to cra zy I have ev er been.
Feel ing (F#m6)twen ty two,
act ing (B6)sev en teen.
This is the (E)near est thing to cra zy I have ev er known.
I was (F#m7)nev er cra zy
(Am(maj7))on my own
and (E)now I know
that there’s a (A)link be tween the two.
(E)Be ing close to cra zi ness and (B)be ing close to you.
(E)How can you make me fall a (E)part
then (A6)break my fall with lov ing lies?
(C#m)It’s so ea sy to (C#m)break a (A)heart.
(G#m)It’s so ea sy to (B9)close
your (E)eyes.
(E)How can you treat me like a child (E)sleep
yet (A6)like a child I yearn for you?
(C#m)How can a ny one (C#m)feel so (A)wild?
(G#m)How can a ny one (B9)feel
so (E)blue?
(B7)This is the (E)clos est thing to cra zy I have ev er been.
Feel ing (F#m6)twen ty two,
act ing (B6)sev en teen.
This is the (E)near est thing to cra zy I have ev er known.
I was (F#m7)nev er cra zy
(Am(maj7))on my own
and (E)now I know
that there’s a (A)link be tween the two.
(E)Be ing close to cra zi ness and (B)be ing close to you.
And (Bsus4)be ing close to (E)you.
And (Bsus4)be ing close to (E)you.
The Closest Thing To Crazy — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 64 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Closest Thing To Crazy”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua in?
- The backing track is in E at 64 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 "The Closest Thing To Crazy" 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 "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Closest Thing To Crazy", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Closest Thing To Crazy" 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 "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- "The Closest Thing To Crazy" was originally performed by Katie Melua. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Katie Melua are available?
- Other accompaniments by Katie Melua: "Blue Shoes", "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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