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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Closer To Free" by BoDeans in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Closer To Free" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Closer To Free" with hands-separate practice in G at 190 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Closer To Free"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Closer To Free" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Closer To Free"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Closer To Free" is in the key of G at 190 BPM.
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