How to Play “Draw Me Close” on Piano
"You’re all I want. You’re all I’ve ever needed. Help me know You are near." The modern praise song “Draw Me Close” reflects the longing of our hearts for Jesus and His presence. As you play this song for church or personal worship, let it express your heart’s cry to know Him more.
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Chord chart
Here are the chords for "Draw Me Close" in the key of E major:
As you can see from the chord chart above, this song uses 4 main chords: E, A, B, C#m (pronounced "C sharp minor"), and F#m (pronounced “F sharp minor”). The diagrams below show how to play each of these chords on the piano:
Play each chord with the right hand, and play a single note with the left hand. (For example, when the right hand plays an E chord, the left hand should play a single note E. When the right hand plays an A chord, the left hand plays an A note, etc.)
For slash chords (for example, A/E), play the A chord in the right hand. In the left hand, play a single note E (instead of the A that we would normally play).
Bsus (B suspended) is played B-E-F#.
Piano tutorial
For more detailed instructions on how to play this song, watch the video tutorial below.
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