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Close Your Eyes

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[Intro]
A A D A
D A/C# Esus E
[Chorus 1]
AClose your eyes, Djust be Aheld
And Dhear me A/C#say, how dearly Esusyou're Eloved
And Awhen you rest, Dthat is Abest
And Dyou shine A/C#brighter when you Ewake Aup
[Verse 1]
DLeave your hurry at the door
AYou don't need it anymore
The Bmday is done and we can sing
While we Ewatch it go
DEvery day is shining dear
ALike the brightest chandelier
But Bmit's okay just for a while
We can Etake it down to a glow
[Chorus 2]
AClose your eyes, Djust be Aheld
And Dhear me A/C#say, how dearly Esusyou're Eloved
And Awhen you rest, Dthat is Abest
And Dyou shine A/C#brighter when you Ewake Aup
[Verse 2]
So Dleave your hurry at the door
AYou don't need it anymore
The Bmday is done and we can sing
While we Ewatch it go
DEvery day is shining dear
ALike the brightest chandelier
But Bmit's okay just for a while
We can Etake it down to a glow
[Interlude]
A A D A
D A/C# Esus E
[Chorus 2]
AClose your eyes, Djust be Aheld
And Dhear me A/C#say, how dearly Esusyou're Eloved
And Awhen you rest, Dthat is Abest
And Dyou shine A/C#brighter when you Ewake Aup

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

Christy Nockels is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter, known for her work as a worship leader, often alongside her husband, Nathan Nockels. This song appears on her album "Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved." Playing this song can feel like offering a gentle, comforting presence.

AI-written from these sources:Christy Nockels — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Close Your Eyes

by Christy Nockels

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/C#

Esus

[Intro]

A A D A

D A/C# Esus E

[Chorus 1]

A D A

Close your eyes, just be held

D A/C# Esus E

And hear me say, how dearly you're loved

A D A

And when you rest, that is best

D A/C# E A

And you shine brighter when you wake up

[Verse 1]

Leave your hurry at the door

You don't need it anymore

The day is done and we can sing

While we watch it go

Every day is shining dear

Like the brightest chandelier

But it's okay just for a while

We can take it down to a glow

[Chorus 2]

A D A

Close your eyes, just be held

D A/C# Esus E

And hear me say, how dearly you're loved

A D A

And when you rest, that is best

D A/C# E A

And you shine brighter when you wake up

[Verse 2]

So leave your hurry at the door

You don't need it anymore

The day is done and we can sing

While we watch it go

Every day is shining dear

Like the brightest chandelier

But it's okay just for a while

We can take it down to a glow

[Interlude]

A A D A

D A/C# Esus E

[Chorus 2]

A D A

Close your eyes, just be held

D A/C# Esus E

And hear me say, how dearly you're loved

A D A

And when you rest, that is best

D A/C# E A

And you shine brighter when you wake up

About Close Your Eyes Chords by Christy Nockels

Learn how to play Close Your Eyes by Christy Nockels with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Close Your Eyes chords”, “Close Your Eyes guitar chords”, or “Christy Nockels 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 Close Your Eyes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Close Your Eyes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, D, A/C#, Esus, E, Bm.

FAQ — Close Your Eyes by Christy Nockels

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Can I transpose "Close Your Eyes" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Close Your Eyes" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Close Your Eyes"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Close Your Eyes" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Close Your Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Close Your Eyes" by Christy Nockels with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Christy Nockels below.

What key is "Close Your Eyes" in?

The chords for "Close Your Eyes" show the original chord names (including A, D, A/C#, Esus, E, Bm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.