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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Closing Time Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Closing Time Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Closing Time Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Closing Time Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Closing Time Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Closing Time Chords – Harmonica
Semisonic’s iconic 1998 anthem about endings and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – C – G
G – C (×2)
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Verse 2
G – C (×4)
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Bridge
Em – C (×3)
G – C (×2)
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Outro
G – C (×9)
Practice tip: The G to C transition is the most common in this song; practice switching between them cleanly without slowing the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Closing Time"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.
Is "Closing Time" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Closing Time" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Closing Time"?
It was written by Dan Wilson, and released in 1998.