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Closer To You

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Capo 4th fret
[Intro]
G  C  G  C
[Verse 1]
It's Ghard to let the Dmiles pass me bEmy
DYellGow lAmines that blend togGether in my eDyes
And wAmhen the seasons chGange again then DI wGill tCoo
AmI just want to bGe cDloser to yGou
(G)   C    G  C  
[Verse 2]
I'm Gstaring out at eDndless rows of gEmreen
DThere aGre mAmiles of hay like GI have never sDeen
Just wAmhen you think you've hGad enough and
your dDreams cGome tCrue
AmI just want to bGe cDloser to yGou
[Chorus]
AmMy mind wGanders through aCll that I've been hiding from
AmI tried nGot to let you Cdown
AmNow I wGonder if IC've been doin' something wrong
AmHelp me get my feGet back on the CgrGouAmndD  
G  C  G  C
[Verse 3]
ToGmorrow I'll be lDying under yEmou
DWith Ga hAmeart of gold and aGrms to fall inDto
I kAmnow that there might cGome a day
where my Dlife Gis Cthrough
But AmI just want to bGe cDloser to yGou
[Chorus]
AmMy mind wGanders through aCll that I've been hiding from
AmI tried nGot to let you Cdown
AmNow I wGonder if IC've been doin' something wrong
AmHelp me get my feGet back on the CgrGouAmndD  
G  C  G  C
[Verse 4]
GSomeday we might lDearn to tell the tEmruth
DWe mGight Ameven find the fGountains of our yDouth
AmWe all needed sGomething real, we Dall Gneed Cproof
AmI just want to bGe cDloser to yEmou
I Amonly want to bGe cDloser to yGou
(G)   C    G  C  
 G

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The story behind the song

Brandi Carlile is an American singer-songwriter whose music blends folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. Her debut album, Brandi Carlile, released in 2005, introduced her distinctive sound. This song, appearing on that album, carries the intimate and heartfelt style that would come to define her work. Playing it feels like stepping into a personal, reflective space.

AI-written from these sources:Brandi Carlile — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Closer To You

by Brandi Carlile

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Chords in this song · guitar

Capo 4th fret

[Intro]

G C G C

[Verse 1]

G D Em

It's hard to let the miles pass me by

D G Am G D

Yellow lines that blend together in my eyes

Am G D G C

And when the seasons change again then I will too

Am G D G

I just want to be closer to you

G C G C

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[Verse 2]

G D Em

I'm staring out at endless rows of green

D G Am G D

There are miles of hay like I have never seen

Am G

Just when you think you've had enough and

D G C

your dreams come true

Am G D G

I just want to be closer to you

[Chorus]

Am G C

My mind wanders through all that I've been hiding from

Am G C

I tried not to let you down

Am G C

Now I wonder if I've been doin' something wrong

Am G C G Am D

Help me get my feet back on the ground

G C G C

[Verse 3]

G D Em

Tomorrow I'll be lying under you

D G Am G D

With a heart of gold and arms to fall into

Am G

I know that there might come a day

D G C

where my life is through

Am G D G

But I just want to be closer to you

[Chorus]

Am G C

My mind wanders through all that I've been hiding from

Am G C

I tried not to let you down

Am G C

Now I wonder if I've been doin' something wrong

Am G C G Am D

Help me get my feet back on the ground

G C G C

[Verse 4]

G D Em

Someday we might learn to tell the truth

D G Am G D

We might even find the fountains of our youth

Am G D G C

We all needed something real, we all need proof

Am G D Em

I just want to be closer to you

Am G D G

I only want to be closer to you

G C G C

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About Closer To You Chords by Brandi Carlile

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What key is "Closer To You" in?

The chords for "Closer To You" show the original chord names (including G, C, D, Em, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.