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(C)How can I think I’m stand ing (F)strong
yet (Bb)feel the air be neath my (F)feet?
(Dm)How can hap pi ness feel so (Bb)wrong?
(C9)How can mi se ry feel
so (Fm)sweet?
(C)How can you let me watch you (F)sleep
then (Bb)break my dreams the way you (F)do?
(Dm)How can I have got in so (Bb)deep?
(C9)Why did I fall in love
with (C7)you?
This is the (F)clos est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er been.
Feel ing (Gm6)twen ty two,
act ing (C)sev en teen.
This is the (F)near est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er known.
I was (Gm9)nev er cra zy
(Bbm(maj7))on my own
and (Dm)now I know
that there’s a (Bb)link be tween the (Db)two.
(Dm)Be ing close to cra zi ness and (C)be ing close to (C7)you.
(C)How can you make me fall a (F)part
then (Bb)break my fall with lov ing (F)lies?
(Dm)It’s so ea sy to break a (Bb)heart.
(C9)It’s so ea sy to close
your (Fm)eyes.
(C)How can you treat me like a (F)child?
Yet (Bb)like a child I yearn for (F)you.
(Dm)How can a ny one feel so (Bb)wild?
(C9)How can a ny one feel
so (C7)blue?
This is the (F)clos est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er been.
Feel ing (Gm6)twen ty two,
act ing (C)sev en teen.
This is the (F)near est thing to cra zy I have (Dm9)ev er known.
I was (Gm9)nev er cra zy
(Bbm(maj7))on my own
and (Dm)now I know
that there’s a (Bb)link be tween the (Db)two.
(Dm)Be ing close to cra zi ness and (C)be ing close to (C7)you.
(F)you.
And be ing close to
you.
And be ing close to (F)you.
The Closest Thing To Crazy — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Closest Thing To Crazy" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 64 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Closest Thing To Crazy”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua played in?
- The Closest Thing To Crazy is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- The arrangement plays at 64 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Closest Thing To Crazy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- "The Closest Thing To Crazy" was originally performed by Katie Melua. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Katie Melua can I play here?
- Try "The Closest Thing To Crazy", "Blue Shoes", "Call Off The Search". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Closest Thing To Crazy". Key of Bb, 64 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.