The Nearness Of You

· by Norah Jones

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Lyrics

It’s not the (Cmaj9)pale moon

that ex (C7)cites me,

that thrills and de (Fdim7)lights me.

Oh, no,

it’s just the near ness of (A)you.

It is n’t your sweet

(Gm7)con ver sa tion

that brings this sen (Fdim7)sa tion.

Oh, no,

it’s just the near ness of (C6)you.

When you’re in my (Fm6)arms

and I feel you

so close to me,

all my

wild est dreams

come (Dm7)true.

I need (Cmaj7)no soft lights

to en (Gm7)chant me,

if you

will on ly grant me

the right

to hold you ev er

so tight

and to feel in the (Dm7)night

the near ness of (B)you.

The Nearness Of You by Norah Jones — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Nearness Of You” by Norah Jones 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 C at 80 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 "The Nearness Of You" 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 "The Nearness Of You"?: 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 Norah Jones songs work for kids?: Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.