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(G)How can I (D)think I’m stand ing (G)strong
yet (C)feel the air be neath my (G)feet?
(Em)How can hap pi ness (Em)feel so (C)wrong?
(Bm)How can mis er y (D7)feel
so (G)sweet?
(G)How can you (D)let me watch you (G)sleep
then (C)break my dreams the way you (G)do?
(Em)How can I have got (Em)in so (C)deep?
(Bm)Why did I fall in (D)love
with (G)you?
This is the (G)clos est thing to cra zy I have (Em)ev er been.
Feel ing (Am)twen ty two,
act ing (D)sev en teen.
This is the (G)near est thing to cra zy I have (Em)ev er known.
I was (Am)nev er cra zy
(Cm)on my own
and (G)now I know
that there’s a (C)link be tween the (Eb)two.
(G)Be ing close to (Em)cra zi ness and (D)be ing close to (G)you.
The Closest Thing To Crazy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 64 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Closest Thing To Crazy”
- What key is "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua played in?
- The Closest Thing To Crazy is arranged in the key of G 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bm, C, Cm, D, D7, Eb, Em, +1 more.
- What other songs by Katie Melua can I play here?
- Try "Blue Shoes", "Call Off The Search", "Crawling Up A Hill". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Closest Thing To Crazy" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Closest Thing To Crazy" by Katie Melua. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Closest Thing To Crazy" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Closest Thing To Crazy" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.