[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
D
I wanna be that long-stem glass
G A
Pressed against your lips
D
Wanna be those blue jeans
G A
Hugging on your hips
Bm A G A
I wanna be the ink in that tattoo
D
I wanna get closer to you
[Verse 2]
D
I wanna be those cotton sheets
G A
That cover you in the night
D
I wanna be the kinda thing
G A
You only get once in life
Bm A G A
The only thing right now I gotta do
D
Is get a little closer to you
[Chorus]
G D
I'm not gonna waste a perfect midnight
Bm D G
Holding on to Cinderella's shoe
D
I'm not gonna ask where this thing's going
G A D
As long as I know it's closer to you
[Verse 3]
D
Baby, you're that sunshine
G A
Been waiting for you so long
D
You're that goldmine
G A
I'd bet my whole life on
Bm A G A
The only thing right now I gotta do
D
Is get a little closer to you
[Chorus]
G D
I'm not gonna waste a perfect midnight
Bm D G
Holding on to Cinderella's shoe
D
I'm not gonna ask where this thing's going
G A D
As long as I know it's closer to you
[Fiddle Solo]
Em G A D
[Chorus]
G D
I'm not gonna waste a perfect midnight
Bm D G
Holding on to Cinderella's shoe
D
I'm not gonna ask where this thing's going
G A D
As long as I know it's closer to you
G A D
As long as I know it's closer to you
[Outro]
D
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Introduction to the Song:
The song starts with a soft and inviting D chord, setting the emotional tone
right from the beginning. This simplicity in the introduction is a hallmark of
country music, where the emphasis is often on storytelling and emotional expression.
Chords You'll Need:
D Major
G Major
A Major
B Minor
E Minor
These chords are fundamental to playing many songs beyond just "Closer To You,"
making them essential for your musical toolkit.
Playing the Intro:
The song opens with a D chord, which is strummed gently. This part of the song
is about setting the atmosphere, so pay attention to the emotional quality of your strumming.
Verse Progressions:
The verses follow a simple yet expressive chord progression that oscillates between
D, G, and A, with a transition through B Minor and back to D. This progression
underpins the song's narrative, conveying a sense of longing and closeness.
Here's how you play it:
Start with the D chord, strumming softly to match the song's opening tone.
Move to G and then A, maintaining a smooth transition to convey the song's
gentle flow.
The line "I wanna be the ink in that tattoo" introduces a B Minor, adding depth
to the song's emotional landscape before resolving back to D.
Chorus Dynamics:
The chorus raises the emotional stakes with a progression that moves from
G to D, then B Minor, and back to D, creating a sense of uplift and resolve.
The lyrics during the chorus speak to a commitment to closeness,
underscored by the chord changes.
Chorus progression:
G to D, highlighting the song's central theme.
B Minor to D, adding a touch of melancholy before resolving.
Repeat the progression, emphasizing the emotional message.
Instrumental Break and Outro:
A brief instrumental section with E Minor, G, A, and D chords offers a moment
of reflection before the final chorus and the outro. The outro revisits the D chord,
bookending the song with the same emotional resonance it began with.
Tips for Playing:
Pay attention to the dynamics of the song, from the gentle verses to the more uplifting chorus.
Practice the transitions between chords to ensure smoothness.
Listen to the original track to get a sense of the rhythm and emotion behind the chords.
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