Come A Little Closer

· by Dierks Bentley

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Lyrics

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like lay in’ you (F)down

of on a (F)bed of sweet sics sur (Bb)ren der, me and where we can (F)work it all out.

I There ain’t noth in’ that love (Bb)cleans can’t fix.

and Girl, na it’s right here at our (Bb)fin ger tips.

So, come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like lay in’ you (F)down.

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like let tin’ go (F)down.

of ev ’ry (F)thing that stands sics be (Bb)tween us me and the love we (F)used it to know.

I wan na touch you like a (Bb)gainst ing rain

I let na it wash er all the (Bb)hurt a way.

So, come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like let pin’ tin’ (F)down.

(F)go.

If there’s (Bb)still a chance, then take my hand and we’ll (F)steal a way

off in (Bb)to the night till we make things right.

The (Gm7)sun’s gon na rise

on a (C)bet ter day.

(F)down.

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

just a lit tle bit clos er, ba by.

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like lay in’ you (F)down.

Come A Little Closer by Dierks Bentley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come A Little Closer” by Dierks Bentley 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 Bb at 86 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 "Come A Little Closer" 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 "Come A Little Closer"?: 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 Dierks Bentley songs work for kids?: Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.