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.
The Closer I Get To You by Roberta Flack
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Closer I Get To You”
- What key is "The Closer I Get To You" in?
- "The Closer I Get To You" by Roberta Flack is in the key of A with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "The Closer I Get To You" 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 "The Closer I Get To You" 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 "The Closer I Get To You"?
- This arrangement of "The Closer I Get To You" uses 10 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Bm7, C#m7, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, E7, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "The Closer I Get To You" 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 Roberta Flack can I play here?
- Try "TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE", "Killing Me Softly With His Song", "FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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