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(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)needs to (D)touch, you know (C)now and then.
And (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)wants a (D)good, like good (C)friend.
to love.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be
(C)clos er to free.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants re (D)spect, just a (C)lit tle bit.
And (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)needs a (D)chance once in a while.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be
(C)clos er to free.
(C)Ev ’ry bod y (D)one,
(C)ev ’ry bod y (D)two,
(C)ev ’ry bod y (D)free.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)live like they (C)want to live and (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)love like they (C)want to love.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be
(C)clos er to free.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants re (D)spect, just a (C)lit tle bit.
And (G)ev ’ry bod y (C)needs a (D)chance once in a while.
(G)Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants to (D)be
(C)clos er to free.
(C)Ev ’ry bod y (D)one,
(C)ev ’ry bod y (D)two,
(C)ev ’ry bod y (D)free.
Yeah, (C)clos er to free,
yeah, (C)clos er to (G)free,
(C)clos er to free.
Closer To Free — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Closer To Free" 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 G, 190 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Closer To Free”
- Can I play "Closer To Free" 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 Free" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Closer To Free" by BoDeans played in?
- Closer To Free is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Closer To Free"?
- The arrangement plays at 190 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Closer To Free" 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 Free"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Closer To Free"?
- "Closer To Free" was originally performed by BoDeans. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Closer To Free"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Cpow, D, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by BoDeans can I play here?
- Try "Closer To Free". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Closer To Free"?
- 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 Free" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Closer To Free"?
- 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 Free" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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