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You Can Close Your Eyes

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Wherever it says Asus2 A, simply pick or strum the Asus2 chord and do a hammer on
to the A chord, like so:
e|--0--|                   e|--0--|
B|--0--|                   B|--2--|
G|--2--|    -    TO  -     G|--2--|
D|--2--|                   D|--2--|
A|--0--|                   A|--0--|
E|--0--|                   E|--0--|
Don't play the chords separately, it should all take place in one motion, just hammer on.
You could always disregard this and just play an A. It's just a little stylistic
accent that JT adds sometimes.
[Intro]
 D   G   A//  Em7   Bm   A  D  
[Verse]
Well the SDun is surely sGin - kDin' dAown,Asus2  A  
and the MEmoon is Bmslowly Ari - siGng.Em  A7  
So tDhis old world must sGtill be spiDnnin' 'rAound,Asus2  A  
and EmI sBmtill lAove yDou.G  D  A  D  
[Chorus]
So ClGose yEmour eAyes, yCou can close your eyGes, its al - rBmight.
EmI don't know no lAove songs, and CI cant sing the blGues any - mBmore.
But EmI can D/F#sing this soGng; and Emyou can D/F#sing this Gsong, Awhen I'm Bmgone.
Em G Asus2 A
[Verse]
It wDon't be long befGore anDother daAy.Asus2  A  
EmWe gonna Bmhave a Agood time,G  Em  A  
and Dno ones gonna tGake that tDime awAay.Asus2  A  
EmYou can Bmstay as lAong as you lDike.G  D  A  D  
[Chorus]
So ClGose yEmour eAyes, yCou can close your eyGes, its al - rBmight.
EmI don't know no Alove songs, and CI can't sing the Gblues any - Bmmore.
But EmI can D/F#sing this soGng; and Emyou can D/F#sing this Gsong, Awhen I'm Bmgone.
[Outro]
D G Asus2 A D G Em A D

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The story behind the song

This song is often described as a beautiful lullaby, offering a sense of peace and comfort. James Taylor himself considers it a "secular hymn," suggesting a spiritual yet universally accessible feeling. It's a moving piece that can feel like a gentle embrace, inviting the listener to find solace and rest. Playing it, you might channel that tender, soothing quality.

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You Can Close Your Eyes

by James Taylor

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Asus2

D/F#

Wherever it says Asus2 A, simply pick or strum the Asus2 chord and do a hammer on

to the A chord, like so:

e|--0--| e|--0--|

B|--0--| B|--2--|

G|--2--| - TO - G|--2--|

D|--2--| D|--2--|

A|--0--| A|--0--|

E|--0--| E|--0--|

Don't play the chords separately, it should all take place in one motion, just hammer on.

You could always disregard this and just play an A. It's just a little stylistic

accent that JT adds sometimes.

[Intro]

D G A Em7 Bm A D

[Verse]

D G D A Asus2 A

Well the Sun is surely sin - kin' down,

Em Bm A G Em A7

and the Moon is slowly ri - sing.

D G D A Asus2 A

So this old world must still be spinnin' 'round,

Em Bm A D G D A D

and I still love you.

[Chorus]

G Em A C G Bm

So Close your eyes, you can close your eyes, its al - right.

Em A C G Bm

I don't know no love songs, and I cant sing the blues any - more.

Em D/F# G Em D/F# G A Bm

But I can sing this song; and you can sing this song, when I'm gone.

Em G Asus2 A

[Verse]

D G D A Asus2 A

It won't be long before another day.

Em Bm A G Em A

We gonna have a good time,

D G D A Asus2 A

and no ones gonna take that time away.

Em Bm A D G D A D

You can stay as long as you like.

[Chorus]

G Em A C G Bm

So Close your eyes, you can close your eyes, its al - right.

Em A C G Bm

I don't know no love songs, and I can't sing the blues any - more.

Em D/F# G Em D/F# G A Bm

But I can sing this song; and you can sing this song, when I'm gone.

[Outro]

D G Asus2 A D G Em A D

About You Can Close Your Eyes Chords by James Taylor

Learn how to play You Can Close Your Eyes by James Taylor with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “You Can Close Your Eyes chords”, “You Can Close Your Eyes guitar chords”, or “James Taylor You Can Close Your Eyes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy You Can Close Your Eyes chords and for experienced players who want accurate You Can Close Your Eyes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Asus2, A, B, G, D, E.

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What key is "You Can Close Your Eyes" in?

The chords for "You Can Close Your Eyes" show the original chord names (including Asus2, A, B, G, D, E). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.