Learn "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU" by Roberta Flack on Piano

Master "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU" by Roberta Flack with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of A at 70 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 70 BPM.

Lyrics

The clos er I get to (Dmaj9)you, the more you make me (Dmaj9)see. By giv ing me all you’ve (Dmaj9)got, your love has cap tured (Dmaj9)me. O ver and o ver a (C#m7)gain, I try to (Em7)tell my (A7)self that (Dmaj7)we could nev er be more than (C#m7)friends, and all the (Em7)while in (A7)side I (Dmaj7)knew it was (C#m7)real, the way you (Bm7)make me (E7sus)feel. Ly ing here next to (Dmaj9)you, time just seems to (Dmaj9)fly. Need ing you more and (Dmaj9)more: let’s give love a (Dmaj9)try. Sweet er than sweet er love (C#m7)grows, and (Em7)heav en’s (A7)there for (Dmaj7)those who fool the tricks of (C#m7)time, with the (Em7)hearts of (A7)love they (Dmaj7)find true (C#m7)love in a (Bm7)spe cial (E7sus)way. The clos er I get to The clos er I get to (Dmaj9)you, the more you make me (Dmaj9)see. By giv ing you all I’ve (Dmaj9)got, your love has cap tured (Dmaj9)me.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
A
Tempo
70 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "The Closer I Get To You" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.