Closing Time

Q: How to play the easy chords for Closing Time (Semisonic)?

To play the Easy Chords for Closing Time, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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Key: G

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Transcribed by Contributor

Album Feeling Strangely Fine (20th Anniversary Edition)

Released 2003

Genre

Pop Pop Rock

Songwriter Semisonic

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Closing Time by Semisonic is played in the key of G. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Closing Time' by Semisonic utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. For the Bb barre chord, guitarists can adopt a compact Bbmaj7 shape or apply a capo to convert shapes into familiar cowboy chord fingerings that feel natural. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between C and Bb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – ii – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G D Am C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Bb Ab Eb Cm A

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Bb, Ab, Eb)

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KEY: G • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – V – ii – IV • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Closing Time (Semisonic)?

To play the Easy Chords for Closing Time, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Closing Time?

The original recording key for Closing Time by Semisonic is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Transcribed by Contributor

Album Feeling Strangely Fine (20th Anniversary Edition)

Released 2003

Genre

Pop Pop Rock

Songwriter Semisonic

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Closing Time

quiz How to play the easy chords for Closing Time (Semisonic)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Closing Time?

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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