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That Was a Close One chords by
Earl Thomas Conley
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Key: G major
Verse 1
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I loved her because
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she was there
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G

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And I knew all along that it wasn't
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fair but I didn't care
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G

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Then I got the hell out of there
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But that was a close one

I keep my freedom intact

Got rid of the hassle and rid of the flack
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Yeah I cut me some slack

And I never thought I'd want it
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G

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back but that was a close one
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That was a close one and

if I hadn't run

She might have got away with me
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G

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heart so I played it smart
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C

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That was a close one but I kept my
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G

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cool never let down my guard
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D

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That was a close one

The winter of '79 so cold and lonely
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I found a good woman she took me inside

And I swear to god I really tried
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And that was a close one

Will there ever be a love of my life

When I'm out of my prime

and out of my mind
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In the nick of time and well

the feeling in here is fine
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Just the close ones
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That was a close one and
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C

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if I hadn't run

She might have gotten away with
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G

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me heart my precious heart
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C

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That was a close one but I kept my
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G

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cool never let down my guard
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G

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That was a close one
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C

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That was a close one I loved her because
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G

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she was there that was a close one
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C

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That was a close one winter of
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'79 that was close one
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That was a close she finally got away

with my heart that was a close one

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Chords
  • G

  • D

  • C

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of That Was a Close One by Earl Thomas Conley is G major.

The primary chords used in That Was a Close One are G, D, C.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of That Was a Close One is approximately 107 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of That Was a Close One using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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