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Close Enough To Perfect

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[Verse]
GSometimes her morning Dcoffee's way too Amstrong, and
Csometimes what she Amsays she says all Gwrong.
GRight or wrong she's there beDside me, like
Conly a Amfriend would Cbe, and that's
Amclose enough to Cperfect for Gme.
[Verse]
Now Gshe's been known to Dwear her her pants too Amtight, and
Cdrinking puts her oAmut just like a Glight.
GHeaven knows she's not an Dangel, but she'd 
Creally Amlike to Cbe, and that's
Amclose enough to Cperfect for Gme.
[Chorus]
She Amkisses me each morning
and Gsmiles her sleepy smile,
and Amshe don't have to say it, I can
Csee it in her Deyes. Don't you
Gworry about my Dwoman or what you
Cthink she Amought to Cbe, 'cause she's
Amclose enough to Cperfect for Gme.
[Verse]
Well Gsometimes she gets Ddown and starts to Amcry.
But Cthen again a Amwoman has the Gright.
GShe's everything I ever Dwanted, and 
Call I'll Amever Cneed. She's
Amclose enough to Cperfect for Gme.
[Chorus]
She Amkisses me each morning
and Gsmiles her sleepy smile,
and Amshe don't have to say it, I can
Csee it in her Deyes. Don't you
Gworry about my Dwoman or what you
Cthink she Amought to Cbe, 'cause she's
Amclose enough to Cperfect for Gme.

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The story behind the song

This song comes from Alabama, a country music band that rose to prominence in the 1980s with a string of chart-topping hits. Known for their blend of country and rock, the band was founded by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, who started out playing the Southeast bar circuit. "Close Enough To Perfect" embodies the band's signature sound, often characterized by harmonies and relatable themes. It plays like a heartfelt reflection on finding contentment and love that, while not flawless, is exactly what one needs.

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Close Enough To Perfect

by Alabama

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[Verse]

G D Am

Sometimes her morning coffee's way too strong, and

C Am G

sometimes what she says she says all wrong.

G D

Right or wrong she's there beside me, like

C Am C

only a friend would be, and that's

Am C G

close enough to perfect for me.

[Verse]

G D Am

Now she's been known to wear her her pants too tight, and

C Am G

drinking puts her out just like a light.

G D

Heaven knows she's not an angel, but she'd

C Am C

really like to be, and that's

Am C G

close enough to perfect for me.

[Chorus]

She kisses me each morning

and smiles her sleepy smile,

and she don't have to say it, I can

C D

see it in her eyes. Don't you

G D

worry about my woman or what you

C Am C

think she ought to be, 'cause she's

Am C G

close enough to perfect for me.

[Verse]

G D Am

Well sometimes she gets down and starts to cry.

C Am G

But then again a woman has the right.

G D

She's everything I ever wanted, and

C Am C

all I'll ever need. She's

Am C G

close enough to perfect for me.

[Chorus]

She kisses me each morning

and smiles her sleepy smile,

and she don't have to say it, I can

C D

see it in her eyes. Don't you

G D

worry about my woman or what you

C Am C

think she ought to be, 'cause she's

Am C G

close enough to perfect for me.

About Close Enough To Perfect Chords by Alabama

Learn how to play Close Enough To Perfect by Alabama with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Close Enough To Perfect chords”, “Close Enough To Perfect guitar chords”, or “Alabama Close Enough To Perfect 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 Enough To Perfect chords and for experienced players who want accurate Close Enough To Perfect lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, Am, C.

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