Too Close For Comfort

by Jerry Bock

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Be (D)wise,

be (Dm6)smart,

be (F#)have,

my (B7)heart.

Don’t up (E)set

your (A7)cart when she’s (D)so close.

Be (D)soft,

be (Dm6)sweet,

but (F#)be

dis (B7)creet.

Don’t go (E)off

your (A7)beat.

She’s too (D)close for

(Am)com (Ab7)fort,

too close, (Gm6)too close for com fort.

(D)Please,

not a (Ab7)gain.

Too close, (Gm6)too close to know just (Bb7)when

to say (A7)when.

Be (D)firm,

be (Dm6)fair,

be (F#)sure,

be (B7)ware.

On your (E)guard,

take (A7)care while there’s (D)such temp

(Am7)ta (Ab7)tion.

One thing (Gm)leads to an oth er, too late (E7)to run for cov er.

She’s much (A7)too close for com fort (Dm)now!

Be (D)wise,

be (Dm6)smart,

be (F#)have,

my (B7)heart.

Don’t up (E)set

your (A7)cart when he’s (D)so close.

Be (D)soft,

be (Dm6)sweet,

but (F#)be

dis (B7)creet.

Don’t go (E)off

your (A7)beat.

He’s too (D)close for

(Am)com (Ab7)fort,

too close, (Gm6)too close for com fort.

(D)Please,

not a (Ab7)gain.

Too close, (Gm6)too close to know just (Bb7)when

to say (A7)when.

Be (D)firm,

be (Dm6)fair,

be (F#)sure,

be (B7)ware.

On your (E)guard,

take (A7)care while there’s (D)such temp

(Am7)ta (Ab7)tion.

One thing (Gm)leads to an oth er, too late (E7)to run for cov er.

He’s much (A7)too close for com fort (Dm)now!

Be (Dm)now!

Too Close For Comfort by Jerry Bock — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Too Close For Comfort by Jerry Bock 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 120 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 "Too Close For Comfort" 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 "Too Close For Comfort"?
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 Jerry Bock songs work for kids?
Try "Sunrise, Sunset (from 'Fiddler On The Roof')", "She Loves Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.