Now playing

Closer

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

 Cx32010
Cadd7 x32030
 Cmaj7x32000
 Asusx00230
 Fmaj7x03210
Intro: C-Cadd9- Cmaj7(4or6x)
C-Cadd7-Cmaj7-C-Cadd7-Cmaj7  
You      had       to        lose
Asusa funny thing the part that we cant play
Fmaj7i'd love to offer you with all the blame
                      C-Cadd7-Cmaj7-C-Cadd7-Cmaj7  
but now we have to choose
Asusanother round for all my friends and me
Fmaj7 (let it ring)
another poke at sensibility weve found out
C-Fmaj7 for all the chorus..alternate
Chorus:
Why are we flundering
i'm drowning in the revelers sin
ive taken you up on your offerings
i don't even know
its good bye
You had to lose
always knew that we were quite the same
i blew it up with everyone who ever knew me
had to change
a revidescent light to shine the way
and were not always following the same way out now
Chorus
same
final: C-Fmaj7 then 3 on first chord at the end

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Closer

by David Usher

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7

Asus

Fmaj7

Cadd9

x32010

Cadd7 x32030

Cmaj7

x32000

Asus

x00230

Fmaj7

x03210

C Cadd9 Cmaj7

Intro: -- (4or6x)

C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7

-Cadd7---Cadd7-

You had to lose

Asus

a funny thing the part that we cant play

Fmaj7

i'd love to offer you with all the blame

C Cmaj7 C Cmaj7

-Cadd7---Cadd7-

but now we have to choose

Asus

another round for all my friends and me

Fmaj7 (let it ring)

another poke at sensibility weve found out

C-Fmaj7 for all the chorus..alternate

Chorus:

Why are we flundering

i'm drowning in the revelers sin

ive taken you up on your offerings

i don't even know

its good bye

You had to lose

always knew that we were quite the same

i blew it up with everyone who ever knew me

had to change

a revidescent light to shine the way

and were not always following the same way out now

Chorus

same

final: C-Fmaj7 then 3 on first chord at the end

About Closer Chords by David Usher

Learn how to play Closer by David Usher with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Closer chords”, “Closer guitar chords”, or “David Usher Closer 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 Closer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Closer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Cmaj7, Asus, Fmaj7, Cadd9.

FAQ — Closer by David Usher

How do I play "Closer" by David Usher on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Closer" by David Usher on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Closer" by David Usher free?

Yes. The chords for "Closer" by David Usher are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Closer" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Closer"?

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

Is "Closer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Closer" by David Usher with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Usher below.

What key is "Closer" in?

The chords for "Closer" show the original chord names (including C, Cmaj7, Asus, Fmaj7, Cadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.