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I’m (A)tryin’ to tell you some thin’ ’bout my life.
(E)May be (A)give me in sight be tween black and white.
And the (E(2))best thing you’ve (E7)ev er done for me
is to help me take my life less se ri ous (D)ly.
It’s on ly life af (A)ter all.
Well (A)tryin’ to tell you some thin’ ’bout my life.
(E)May be (A)give me in sight be tween black and white.
And the (E(2))best thing you’ve (E7)ev er done for me
is to help me take my life less se ri ous (D)ly.
It’s on ly life af (A)ter all.
Well (D)sank it.
I’m crawl ing on your shores.
I (E)went to the (A)doc (C#m)tor, (A)I (D)went to the (D)moun (A)tains.
I (E)looked to the (A)chil (C#m)dren, (A)I (D)drank from the (D)foun (A)tain.
There's (Amaj7)more than one an swer to these (D)ques tions point ing me in a (Asus)crook ed (A)line.
And the (E)less I seek my source for some de fin i tive, the (D)clo ser I (A)am to fine.
The (D)clos er I (A)am to fine.
I (D)night be (A)fore.
And I (D)went in seek ing clar (A)i ty.
I (E)went to the (A)doc (C#m)tor, (A)I (D)went to the (D)moun (A)tains.
I (E)looked to the (A)chil (C#m)dren, (A)I (D)drank from the (D)foun (A)tain.
We (E)went to the (A)doc (C#m)tor, (A)I (D)went to the (D)moun (A)tains.
I (E)looked to the (A)chil (C#m)dren, (A)I (D)drank from the (D)foun (A)tain.
We (E)go to the (A)Bi (C#m)ble, (A)we (D)go through the work (A)out.
We (E)read up on re (A)viv (C#m)al (A)we (D)stand up for the (D)look (A)out There’s (Amaj7)more than one an swer to these (D)ques tions point ing me in a (Asus)crook ed (A)line.
And the (E)less I seek my source for some de fin i tive, the (D)clos er I (A)am to fine.
The (D)clos er I (A)am to fine.
The (D)clos er I (A)am to fine.
Closer To Fine — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Closer To Fine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 90 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with suspended and seventh chord voicings without being overwhelmed — at 90 BPM in the key of A, you have room to breathe.
Notice how A, Amaj7, and Asus4 share nearly the same shape in your right hand; often just one finger shifts by a half step, so keep your hand anchored and move only what needs to move.
The same idea applies to E, E7, and Esus4.
Your left hand stays mostly relaxed with a steady root-fifth pattern that gives the song its folk-style calm.
Start hands-separate and loop the verse progression until those sus4 resolutions feel automatic, then add the Bm7-to-C#m transition — that's where most students hesitate.
Slow it to 60 BPM if needed, then build back up.
This is the song that'll make suspended chords second nature for you, so enjoy the peaceful groove and let the voicings ring.
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About “Closer To Fine”
- Can I play "Closer To Fine" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Closer To Fine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Closer To Fine" by Indigo Girls played in?
- Closer To Fine is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Closer To Fine"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Closer To Fine" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Closer To Fine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Closer To Fine"?
- "Closer To Fine" was originally performed by Indigo Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Closer To Fine"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Amaj7, Asus4, Bm7, C#m, D, E, E7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Indigo Girls can I play here?
- Try "ALL THAT WE LET IN", "DECONSTRUCTION", "FREE IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Closer To Fine"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Closer To Fine" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Closer To Fine"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Closer To Fine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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