Chords
Closer To The Heart

Closer to the Heart is a song by the Canadian band Rush. It represents the pursuit of a better world, calling for more humanity and unity. The song emphasizes the importance of everyone, be it an artist or a laborer, in creating a more fair and true reality.

Key: D

Introduction:

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Forever Afternoon
The Moody Blues
         A                  G 
And the men who hold high places,
 D            G         A 
must be the ones who start
                 G 
To mold a new reality,
 D       A       G 
closer to the heart,
 D       A       G 
closer to the heart
     A                   G 
The blacksmith and the artist,
   D         G         A 
reflect it in their art
                      G 
They forge their creativity,
 D       A       G 
closer to the heart,
      D       A       G 
yes, closer to the heart
    A              G 
Philosophers and ploughmen,
 D          G         A 
each must know his part
                 G 
To sow a new mentality,
 D       A       G 
closer to the heart,
      D       A       G 
yes, closer to the heart
solo

 A               G 
You can be the captain,
     D       G         A 
and I will draw the chart
              G 
Sailing into destiny,
 D       A       G 
closer to the Heart,
 D       A       G 
closer to the Heart,
       D       A       G 
well, closer to the Heart, yeah
 D       A       G 
closer to the Heart 2x
 A  G  D 
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