Astrid S – Closer Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Astrid S – Closer Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Closer by Astrid S on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Dm Em Em Am

[Verse]
Am                             C                  Am
in the beginning you were a – stranger
Am                             C                             Am
but my outlines were drawn to – the danger
Dm               Am                             Em
And once i had taste of your – flavour
Am
Mhm closer

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[Pre-chorus]
Em
So i’m keeping my eyes off you
Am
When she put her hands on you
Em                                           Am
But later that night we do it again
Dm
I’m keeping my mind off you
Am
When she got her body on you
Em
But later that night we do it again

[Chorus]
Am               Em               Am
Closer, pulling me closer
Am               Em               Am
Closer, i want you closer
Am               Dm               Am
Tell her, tell her that it’s over
Em                             Am
Now we’re closer, closer

[Verse]
Am               Em
i think we both
Am
Know that you should tell her
Am               Em
kiss of my perfume
Am
Is still on your sweater
Am               Dm
this is the last time
Am               Em
It’s for the better
Am
Mhm, closer
Em
Walking that door
Am
When every part of me
Em
Is reaching for you
Am
With no apology
Dm
I know everybody hurts
Am
But this base makes it worse
Em
What can i do – to have you again?

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[Chorus]
Am               Em               Am
Closer, pulling me closer
Am               Em               Am
Closer, i want you closer
Am               Dm               Am
Tell her, tell her that it’s over
Em                             Am
Now we’re closer, closer

[Verse]
Am                                           G
So i’m keeping my eyes off you
Am
When she put her hands on you
Em
But later that night
Am
We do it again
Dm
I’m keeping my mind off you
Am
When she got her body on you
Em
But later that night
Am
We do it again

[Chorus]
Am               Em               Am
Closer, pulling me closer
Am        Em               Am
Closer, i want you closer
Am               Dm               Am
Tell her, tell her that it’s over
Em                             Am
Now we’re closer, closer
Am               Dm               Am
Tell her, tell her that it’s over
Em                             Am
Now we’re closer, closer

How to play Closer: key, chords and progression

Closer by Astrid S keeps coming home to A minor (no sharps or flats). You need 5 chords: Dm, Em, Am, C and G.

The progression the song keeps returning to is Am – Dm – Am – Em (i – iv – i – v in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D

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Closer chords: questions

What key is Closer in?

Closer by Astrid S is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Closer?

Closer uses 5 chords: Dm, Em, Am, C, G.

What is the chord progression of Closer?

The main progression is Am – Dm – Am – Em (i – iv – i – v).

Is Closer easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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