What key is "Closing Time" in?

"Closing Time" by Semisonic is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Closing Time" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Closing Time" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Closing Time"?

This arrangement of "Closing Time" uses 12 chords: Abpow, Am, Am7, Apow, Bb, C, Cpow, D, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Closing Time" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Semisonic can I play here?

Try "SECRET SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)o pen all the doors and let you out in to the world.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)turn all of the lights on o ver (G5)ev ’ry boy and (D5)ev er y girl.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)one last call for al co hol, so (G5)fin ish your whis key or beer.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)you don’t have to go home, but you (G5)can’t stay

here.

(G)I know who I want to take me (C)home.

(G)I know who I want to take me (C)home, take me home.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)time for you to go out to the (G5)plac es you will be from.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)this room won’t be o pen till your (G5)broth ers or your (D5)sis ters come.

So, (G5)gath er up your jack ets; (A5)move it to the ex its.

I (G5)hope you have (D5)found a friend.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)ev ’ry new be gin ning comes from (G5)some oth er be (D5)gin ning’s end,

yeah.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)time for you to go out to the (G5)plac es you will be from.

(G)I know who I want to take me (C)home.

(G)I know who I want to take me (C)home, take me home.

(G)I know who I want to take me (C)home.

(G)I know who I want to take me (C)home, take me home.

home.

(G5)Clos ing time;

(A5)ev ’ry new be gin ning comes from (G5)some oth er be (D5)gin ning’s end.

Closing Time by Semisonic

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Closing Time”

What key is "Closing Time" in?: "Closing Time" by Semisonic is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Closing Time" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Closing Time" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Closing Time"?: This arrangement of "Closing Time" uses 12 chords: Abpow, Am, Am7, Apow, Bb, C, Cpow, D, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Closing Time" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Semisonic can I play here?: Try "SECRET SMILE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.