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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Closer And Closer Apart" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Closer And Closer Apart"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Closer And Closer Apart". Key of Bb, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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