Closing Time is the classic 1990s rock anthem by the band Semisonic. In this Closing Time Piano Tutorial You'll learn the chords, the amazing accompaniment and some very cool details!
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Closing Time is the classic late 1990s rock classic by the band Semisonic. Released in 1998 from their album Feeling Strangely Fine, the song reached number one in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
Written about the end of the night, when the bartender makes last call, the song was featured in the TV show The Office, where Andy Bernard chooses it as the “end of the day” song. (Hilarious!)
This song is a perfect example of 4 chords in the Key of G repeated over and over, but with the twist that the instrumental bridge goes up a minor 3rd to the key of Bb.
Closing Time Lyrics and Chords
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Closing Time Intro/Verse Hook
Closing Time starts with this hook. Try it hands separately at first and then add the Left Hand!
Closing Time: The Chorus
Start out by working out these chord inversions.
Then add the “funky” groove!
Closing Time: The Bridge
In a bold move, the bridge goes up a minor 3rd to the Key of Bb.
Closing Time: Improvisation Section
You can improvise a solo using this chromatic version of the G pentatonic scale.
If you’re feeling brave, you can try soloing using the full LH accompaniment!
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