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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Closest Thing To Crazy" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 64 BPM.
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About “The Closest Thing To Crazy”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Closest Thing To Crazy" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Closest Thing To Crazy" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "The Closest Thing To Crazy" 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 Closest Thing To Crazy" is in the key of G at 64 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Closest Thing To Crazy"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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