Billy Joel - Getting Closer: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Getting Closer" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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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Learn Getting Closer Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Billy Joel
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Getting Closer" smoothly on your guitar.
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A G I went searching for the truth Em A But in my innocence I found A G All the con men and their acrobats Em A Who stomped me in the ground A G If I count up their percentages Em A I know they're getting rich A G But they haven't taken everything Em A Those paybacks are a bitch C Though I've lost quite a lot G I am still in control C They can keep what they've got A But they can't have my soul D G A D And if I don't have this all worked out D G A D Still I'm getting closer, getting closer D G A Bm I still have far to go no doubt D G A D But I'm getting closer, getting closer What was ripped off by professionals Is not all that it seems While I must live up to contracts I did not give up my dreams If I see it as experience It hasn't gone to waste Lately all the missing pieces Have been falling into place And if I could go back And start over somehow I would not change that much Knowing what I know now Chorus: Though there have been sins, I will regret Still I'm getting close, getting closer I don't have all the answers yet But I'm getting closer, getting closer I'm getting closer, yet, oh, oh, oh I'm a mark for every shyster From Topanga to Berlin And I should have learned to kick them out As soon as they crawled in So to every bank in Switzerland That stores my stolen youth I'm alright because despite the laws You cannot hide the truth And although you will say I am still too naïve But I have not lost faith In the things I believe Chorus: And if I don't have this all worked out Still I'm getting closer, getting closer I still have far to go, no doubt But I'm getting closer, getting closer Ooh-hoo-ooh I'm getting closer, yeah, yeah Can't get no closer, no, no Searching for the truth In my innocence I found Stomp me in the ground Getting closer, yeah, yeah, ooh-hoo You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  Bm  C  D  Em  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 "Getting Closer" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Getting Closer" by Billy Joel.