Too Close

by Alex Clare
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Lyrics

You know I’m not one

to break prom is es.

I don’t wan na hurt you but I need to breathe.

At the end of it all, you’re still my best friend.

But there’s some thing in side that I need to re lease.

(Bm)Which way is right?

(D)Which way is wrong?

I’ve (Em)How do I say that I need to move on?

You know we’re head ing sep ’rate ways.

And it (Bm)feels like I am (D6)just too close to love you.

There’s noth ing I can real ly say.

I can’t lie no more.

I can’t lie no more.

Got to be true to my self.

And it (Bm)feels like I am (D6)just too close to love you,

so I’ll be (Bm)on my way.

At You’ve giv en me more than I can re turn.

Yet there’s, oh, so in much that I you de re serve.

(Bm)Noth ing to say.

(D)Noth ing to do.

I’ve (Em)noth ing to give, I must live with out you.

You know we’re head ing sep ’rate ways.

And it (Bm)feels like I am (D6)just too close to love you.

There’s noth ing I can real ly say.

I can’t lie no more.

I can’t lie no more.

Got to be true to my self.

And it (Bm)feels like I am (D6)just too close to love you,

so I’ll be (Bm)on my way.

So I’ll be on my way.

And it

So I’ll be on my way.

So I’ll be on my way.

Too Close — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Too Close" by Alex Clare 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 D, 126 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Too Close

Can I learn "Too Close" 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 "Too Close" with hands-separate practice in D at 126 BPM.
What key is "Too Close" by Alex Clare played in?
Too Close is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Close"?
The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Too Close" 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 "Too Close"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Too Close"?
"Too Close" was originally performed by Alex Clare. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Too Close"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: B7, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, D, D6, Em, Esus4, +2 more.
What other songs by Alex Clare can I play here?
Try "Too Close", "Too Close". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Too Close"?
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 "Too Close" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Too Close"?
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. "Too Close" is in the key of D at 126 BPM.

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