Rivermaya - Closer Chords

Tuning: Standard

Intro: D

Verse 1:
G                     F#m
Fly far away from this town
G                 F#m
Time to call the airline
G                    F#m
Until there’s no one around
G                F#m
Nobody we know

Interlude:G-F#m-G-A-D
  
G                 F#m         
Forget about the time
G                  F#m
The sum will remind you
G                      F#m
Starlight surrounds your smile
G             F#m
What do we do now?

Chorus:
G             F#m
Tempted to go slow
G                F#m
Wasting our time again
G                  F#m
It doesn’t matter anyway

Interlude:G-F#m-G-A-D

Verse 2:
G                                  F#m
Take a long walk down to our favorite place
G                 F#m
Where nobody else goes
G                           F#m
Laugh about all our favorite things
G                D
That nobody else know

Chorus:

Solo: G-F#m 2x

Bridge:
G                             D                                     
This is an occasion where we smile at what we hear
G                                   F#m                                   
Try to close your eyes and feel the light
G                          D                         
I don’t have a reason but I do believe in you

Gm7                         
Never mind what the worlds says
F#m                      G-F#m
All I know is that were closer
G-F#m

Chorus




How to play "Closer" by Rivermaya on guitar

Tuning and Setup:
- Tune your guitar to standard tuning (E A D G B E).

Intro and Verse Chords:
- The song uses a repetitive chord pattern, primarily revolving around G and F#m. 
  For the intro and verses, you will alternate between these chords.

Playing the Chords:
- F#m: Place your index finger across all strings on the second fret for a barre chord,
  and position your ring and pinky fingers on the fourth frets of the A and D strings.
- G: Typically played with your middle finger on the third fret of the low E string, 
  index finger on the second fret of the A string, and ring finger on the third fret of 
  the high E string.

Strumming Pattern:
- Use a steady, moderate-paced strumming pattern. Focus on a mix of down and up strums
  to maintain a fluid rhythm. Emphasize the first beat slightly to keep the timing anchored.

Chorus:
- Continue using the G to F#m progression. Pay attention to the emotional content of 
  the lyrics to modulate your strumming intensity—softer for more introspective parts,
  and stronger for more expressive lines.

Bridge and Solo:
- The bridge introduces a D chord. Play D by placing your index finger on the second fret of the
  G string, ring finger on the third fret of the B string, and middle finger on the second fret 
  of the high E string.
- The solo continues with the G and F#m chords. Listen to the original track for timing and feel.

Common Mistakes:
- Not maintaining a consistent strumming pattern can disrupt the song's flow.
- Rushing the tempo during transitions between chords, particularly during the bridge.
- Not adjusting strumming dynamics in response to lyrical cues can make the performance feel flat.

General Tips:
- Practice the chord transitions slowly and ensure clean finger placement before increasing speed.
- Experiment with dynamics in strumming to reflect the song’s emotional shifts.

Lyrics Theme:
- "Closer" explores themes of escape and intimacy, reflecting on personal connections and
  shared moments away from the broader world's chaos.