America - Close to the Wind: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Close to the Wind" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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A#/C C7               A#/C C7
La tely, it hasn't been easy
D7   Dm             D7 Dm
I've been wanderin' all night

Searchin', tryin' to find an answer
Why I'm in this situation

Chorus:
                    Dm          Em
I've been sailing close to the wind
Dm                            Em
Trying to keep my head above water
  F           G            Asus4  Am
Close to the wind, without you
                    Dm          Em
I've been sailing close to the wind
Dm                      Em
Every day it just gets harder
     F             G         Asus4  Am  A
But you're all I need to survive

For so long it felt like
I was walking on the water
I found the hard part
Is waking without you in the morning

Chorus:
I've been sailing close to the wind
The weight of the world's on my shoulders
(everyday now)
Close to the wind, without you
I've been sailing close to the wind
The loneliness it's neverending (yes I'm falling)
Open your heart, come aboard

F
And if we're back together
A#/F                    C    A#
I know our love will be everlasting
F                              A#/F
I still believe that there's a chance
                  C    A#
For us to have a happy ending
Dm                  D7
Peace will reign on earth
Dm                 D7        G
Life for all it's worth, oh yeah

I pray every single morning
That this time we will be much stronger

I've been sailing close to the wind
Help me try to find a shelter (to protect you)
Close to the wind without you
I've been sailing close to the wind
But inside it's safe and warm now (we're together)

Don't be afraid of the storm
I've been sailing close, close to the wind
(been sailing in)
(Close to the wind) Don't be afraid of the storm
I've been sailing close, close to the wind
(been sailing in)
(Close to the wind) Don't be afraid of the storm


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

A#

Guitar chord A#

Am

Guitar chord Am

Asus4

Guitar chord Asus4

C

Guitar chord C

C7

Guitar chord C7

D7

Guitar chord D7

Dm

Guitar chord Dm

Em

Guitar chord Em

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Close to the Wind" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Close to the Wind" by America.

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