Other arrangements of Closing Time
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Ah, we’re
Ah, we’re (G)drink ing and we’re danc ing and the band is real ly happ’ ning and the (Em)John ny Walk er wis dom run ning high.
And my (Bm)ve ry sweet com pan ion she’s the an gel of com pas sion, she’s (Em)rub bing half the world a gainst her thigh.
And ev ’ry (C)drink er ev ’ry danc er lifts a hap py face to thank her, the (G)fid dler fid dles (B)some thing so sub (Em)lime.
All the (D)wom en tear their blous es off and the men, they dance on the pol ka dots and it’s (C)part ner found, and it’s part ner lost and it’s hell to pay when the fid dler stops, it’s (G)clos ing time.
Yeah, the (C)wom en tear their blous es off and the men they dance on the pol ka dots and it’s (G)part ner found, and it’s (B)part ner lost and it’s (Em)hell to pay when the (C)fid dler stops,
it’s (G)clos ing time.
Ah, we’re lone ly we’re ro man tic and the ci der’s laced with ac id and the Ho ly Spi rit’s cry ing ‘Where’s the beef?’
And the moon is swim ming na ked and the sum mer night is fra grant with a might y ex pec ta tion of re lief.
So we strug gle and we stag ger down the snakes and up the lad der to the tow er where the bles sed ho urs chime.
And I swear it hap pened just liked this: a sigh, cry, a hung ry kiss, the gates of love, they budged an inch.
I can’t say much has hap pened since, but clos ing time.
I swear it hap pened just like this: a sigh, cry, a hung ry kiss, the gates of love, they budged an inch.
I can’t say much has hap pened since,
it’s (G)clos ing time.
Ah, we’re
but (G)clos ing time.
(D)Clos ing time.
I (Em)loved you for your beau ty but that does n’t make a fool of me, (Bm)you were in it for your beaut y too.
And I (Em)loved you for your bo dy there’s a voice that sounds like God to me de (A)clar ing,
de clar ing,
de (D)clar ing that your bo dy’s real ly you.
And I (C)loved you when our love was blessed and I love you now there’s noth ing left but (G)sor row and a (B7)sense of o ver (Em)time.
And I (D)missed you since the place got wrecked and I just don’t care what hap pens next, (C)looks like free dom but it feels like death, it’s some thing in be tween, I guess it’s (G)clos ing time.
Yeah, I (C)missed you since the place got wrecked by the winds of change and the weeds of sex and it (G)looks like free dom but it (B)feels like death, it’s (Em)some thing in be tween I guess,
it’s (G)clos ing time.
Yeah, we’re (G)drink ing and we’re danc ing but there’s noth ing real ly hap p’ning and the (Em)place is dead as hea ven on a Sat ur day night.
And my (Bm)ve ry close com pan ion gets me fumb ling, gets me laugh ing, she’s a (Em)hun dred but she’s wear ing some thing tight.
And I (C)lift my glass to the aw ful truth which you can’t re veal to the ears of youth ex (G)cept to say it (B)is n’t worth a (Em)dime.
And the (D)whole damn place goes cra zy twice and it’s once for the dev il and it’s once for Christ but the (C)boss don’t like these diz zy heights, we’re bust ed in the blind ing lights of (G)clos ing time.
The (C)whole damn place goes cra zy twice and it’s once for the dev il and it’s once for Christ but the (G)boss don’t like these (B)diz zy heights, we’re (Em)bust ed in the (C)blind ing lights,
bust ed in the blind ing lights of (G)clos ing time,
(D)clos ing time.
Oh, the (G)wom en tear their blous es off and the men they dance on the pol ka dots it’s (D)clos
ing time.
And it’s (G)part ner found and it’s part ner lost and it’s hell to pay when the fid dler stops, it’s (D)clos
ing time.
But I (G)swear it hap pened just like this: a sigh, cry, a hung ry kiss, it’s (D)clos
ing time.
The (G)gates of love, they budged an inch, I can’t say much has hap pened since, but (D)clos
ing time.
I (G)loved you when our love was blessed, I love you now there’s noth ing left but (D)clos
ing time.
And I (G)miss you since the place got wrecked by the winds of change and the weeds of sex it’s (D)clos
ing time.
(G)miss you since the place got wrecked by the winds of change and the weeds of sex it’s (D)clos
ing time.
Closing Time — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Closing Time" by Leonard Cohen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 96 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Closing Time”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Closing Time" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Closing Time".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Closing Time" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in G at 96 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Closing Time" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Closing Time"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Closing Time", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Closing Time" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Closing Time"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Closing Time"?
- "Closing Time" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Closing Time" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Closing Time" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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