Close Every Door

· by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Lyrics

(Em)Close ev ’ry (B)door to me, (Em)hide all the (B)world from me.

(Em)Bar all the (C)win dows and (Am)shut out the (B)light.

(Em)Do what you (B)want with me, (Em)hate me and (B)laugh at me.

(Em)Dark en my (C)day time and (F#7)tor ture my (B)night.

If my (G7)life were im (C)por tant I would (D)ask will I (G)live or die.

But (F7)I know the (Em)an swers lie (C)far from this (B7)world.

(Em)Close ev ’ry (B)door to me, (Em)keep those I (B)love from me.

(Em)Chil dren of (C)Is rael are (F#7)ne ver a (B)lone.

For I (G7)know I shall (C)find,

my (D)own peace of (G)mind.

For (F7)I have been (Em)prom ised a (Am)land (Gb7)of (B)my (Em)own.

Close ev ’ry (B)door to me, (Em)hide all the (B)world from me.

(Em)Bar all the (C)win dows and (Am)shut out the (B)light.

(Em)La la la la la la (B)la la la la la la (Em)la la la la la la (B)la la la la la la (Em)la la la la la la (C)la la la la la la (Am)la la la la la la (B)la.

Just (Em)give me a (B)num ber in (Em)stead of a (B7)name.

For (Em)get all a (C)bout me and (Am)let me de (B)cay.

(Em)Close ev ’ry (B7)door to me, (Em)hide those I (B7)love from me.

(Em)Chil dren of (C)Is rael are (Am)nev er a (B)lone.

For we (G7)know we shall (C)find

our (D)own peace of (G)mind.

For (F7)we have been (Em)prom ised a (C)land (Am)of (B7)our (Em)own.

Close Every Door by Andrew Lloyd Webber — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Close Every Door” by Andrew Lloyd Webber in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 84 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Close Every Door" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Close Every Door"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Andrew Lloyd Webber songs work for kids?: Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.