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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Closer I Get To You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Closer I Get To You”
- Can I play "The Closer I Get To You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Closer I Get To You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Closer I Get To You" by Roberta Flack played in?
- The Closer I Get To You is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Closer I Get To You"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Closer I Get To You" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Closer I Get To You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Closer I Get To You"?
- "The Closer I Get To You" was originally performed by Roberta Flack. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Closer I Get To You"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, Amaj7, Bm7, C#m7, Dmaj7, Dmaj9, E7, +2 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Closer I Get To You"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Closer I Get To You" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Closer I Get To You"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Closer I Get To You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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