What key is "Closer" in?

"Closer" by The Chainsmokers is in the key of C with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Closer" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Closer" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Closer" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Chainsmokers can I play here?

Try "ALL WE KNOW", "PARIS", "Closer (feat. Halsey)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Hey,

(G)I was do ing just (Am)fine be fore I met you, (G)I drink too (F)much and that’s an is sue (G)but I’m o kay.

(F)Hey,

(G)you tell your (Am)friends it was nice to meet them (G)but I (F)hope I nev er see (G)them a gain.

I know it breaks (G)your heart, (Am)moved to the ci ty in a broke (G)down car and

four years, (G)no calls.

(Am)Now you’re look ing pret ty in a ho (G)tel bar and (F)I,

(G)I can’t stop.

No, (F)I,

(G)I can’t stop.

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

(G)Bite that (Am)tat too on your shoul (G)der, pull the (F)sheets right off the cor (G)ner of that (Am)mat tress that you stole (G)from your (F)room mate back in Boul (G)der, we ain’t (Am)ev er get ting old (G)er.

We ain’t (Am)ev er get ting old (G)er,

we ain’t (Am)ev er get ting old (G)er.

Closer by The Chainsmokers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 96 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Closer”

What key is "Closer" in?: "Closer" by The Chainsmokers is in the key of C with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Closer" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Closer" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Closer" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Chainsmokers can I play here?: Try "ALL WE KNOW", "PARIS", "Closer (feat. Halsey)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.