Does "The Closer I Get To You" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Closer I Get To You" is in the key of A at 70 BPM.

What chords are in "The Closer I Get To You"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

The Closer I Get To You — Piano Lead Sheet

"The Closer I Get To You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: A
Tempo: 70 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Roberta Flack

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

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.