America - Close to the Wind: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "Close to the Wind" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Close to the Wind ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Close to the Wind" smoothly on your ukulele.
A# C7 A# 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# C A# I know our love will be everlasting F A# 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 | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA  A#  Am  Asus4  C  C7  D7  Dm  Em  F  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele 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 guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Close to the Wind" by America.