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[Intro]
Bm D Em G F#
Bm D Em G F#
[Verse 1]
BmYou know I'm not Done to break EmpromisesG  F#  
BmI don't want to Dhurt you but I need to EmbreatheG  F#  
BmAt the end of it aDll, you're still my Embest friendG  F#  
BmBut there's something Dinside that I need to EmreleaseG  F#  
BmWhich way is right, which wDay is wrong
EmHow do I say that I Gneed to mF#ove on
BmYou know we're Dheading separate EmwaysG  F#  
[Chorus]
And it Bmfeels like I am Djust too close to Emlove youG  F#  
BmThere ain't nothing DI can really EmsayG  F#  
BmI can't lie no more, DI can't hide no Emmore
Got to be true to myGselfF#  
And it Bmfeels like I am Djust too close to Emlove you
GSo I'll be F#on my way
Bm D Em G F#
Bm D Em G F#
[Verse 2]
BmYou've given me Dmore than I can reEmturnG  F#  
BmYet there oh so Dmuch that you desEmerveG  F#  
BmNothing to say, Dnothing to do,
EmNothing to give
I must Gleave withF#out you
BmYou know we're Dheading separate EmwaysG  F#  
[Chorus]
And it Bmfeels like I am Djust too close to Emlove youG  F#  
BmThere ain't nothing DI can really EmsayG  F#  
BmI can't lie no more, DI can't hide no Emmore
Got to be true to myGselfF#  
And it Bmfeels like I am Djust too close to Emlove you
GSo I'll be F#on my wayBm  D  Em  
GSo I'll be F#on my wayBm  D  Em  
And it Bmfeels like I am Djust too close to Emlove youG  F#  
BmThere ain't nothing DI can really EmsayG  F#  
BmI can't lie no more, DI can't hide no Emmore
Got to be true to myGselfF#  
And it Bmfeels like I am Djust too close to Emlove you
GSo I'll be F#on my waBmyD  Em  
GSo I'll be F#on my waBmyD  Em  
GSo I'll be F#on my waBmy
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The story behind the song

"Too Close" delves into the complexities of a relationship that started between close friends and turned romantic, but ultimately didn't work out. The lyrics describe a protagonist who isn't ready for a committed relationship and feels the need to end things amicably with their love interest. This song, from Alex Clare's debut album The Lateness of the Hour, captures the delicate balance of navigating feelings when intimacy becomes overwhelming. It plays like a reflection on the bittersweet nature of love and friendship.

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