The Closer I Get To You

by Roberta Flack
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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.

The Closer I Get To You — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "The Closer I Get To You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you 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”

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.

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