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Come a Little Closer

Cage the Elephant

03:50

C#mG#mF#majF#mAmaj

How to play Come a Little Closer on guitar

Come a Little Closer by Cage the Elephant uses 5 chords: C#m, G#m, F#maj, F#m, Amaj. It's a relatively easy song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyEasy
Duration03:50
Chords5
C#m G#m F#maj C#mTime shakes, found you atG#mthe water At first you were myF#mfather Now I love you likeC#ma brother Earthquake, shake the dustG#mbehind you This world at timesF#mwill blind you Still I know I'll seeC#myou thereAmajCome a littleF#mcloser then you'llC#msee Come on, come onAmajThings are notF#malways what they seemC#mto be Come on, come on,Amajcome on Do youF#munderstand the things that youC#mcan see here? Come on, come on, comeAmajon Do youF#munderstand the things that you'veC#mbeen dreaming?
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What chords are in Come a Little Closer by Cage the Elephant?

Come a Little Closer by Cage the Elephant uses 5 chords: C#m, G#m, F#maj, F#m, Amaj. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Come a Little Closer by Cage the Elephant?

A capo on fret 4 is the most popular way to play Come a Little Closer. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 4, you'd play Am, Em, Dmaj, Dm, Fmaj, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Come a Little Closer hard to play on guitar?

Come a Little Closer is a relatively easy song to play on guitar. With 5 chords (C#m, G#m, F#maj, F#m, Amaj), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Come a Little Closer on guitar?

Yes — Come a Little Closer is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 5 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Come a Little Closer by Cage the Elephant?

Come a Little Closer by Cage the Elephant is 03:50 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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