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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Closer I Get To You" by Roberta Flack in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “The Closer I Get To You

Can I learn "The Closer I Get To You" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Closer I Get To You" with hands-separate practice in A at 70 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Closer I Get To You"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Closer I Get To You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Closer I Get To You"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Closer I Get To You" is in the key of A at 70 BPM.

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