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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Closer And Closer Apart" by Mary Chapin Carpenter: 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 Bb, 84 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Closer And Closer Apart”
- What key is "Closer And Closer Apart" by Mary Chapin Carpenter played in?
- Closer And Closer Apart is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Closer And Closer Apart"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Closer And Closer Apart" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Closer And Closer Apart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Closer And Closer Apart"?
- "Closer And Closer Apart" was originally performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Closer And Closer Apart"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter can I play here?
- Try "WHERE TIME STANDS STILL", "SHUT UP AND KISS ME", "WHY SHOULDN'T WE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Closer And Closer Apart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Closer And Closer Apart" by Mary Chapin Carpenter. 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 "Closer And Closer Apart" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Closer And Closer Apart" 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.