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(CN.C.)It’s not the (Cmaj9)pale moon
that ex (Gm7)cites me,
that thrills
and de (G)lights me;
oh (A7b9)no,
it’s just the (G7b9)near ness
of (Em7)you.
It (C6)is n’t your sweet
(Gm7)con ver sa tion
that brings
this sen (Fdim)sa tion;
oh no,
it’s just the (G)near ness
of (B)you.
When you’re in my (G7b9)arms
and I feel you
so close
to me,
all my
wild est dreams
came (Dm7)true.
I need (Cmaj7)no soft (C69)lights
to en (C11)chant me,
if you
will on ly grant me
the right
to hold you (G7)ev er
so tight,
and to feel
in the (Dm7)night
the near ness of (B)you.
The Nearness Of You — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "The Nearness Of You" by Norah Jones in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 56 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Nearness Of You”
- Why does the accompaniment for "The Nearness Of You" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Nearness Of You" by Norah Jones in?
- The backing track is in C at 56 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Nearness Of You" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Nearness Of You"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Nearness Of You", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Nearness Of You" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Nearness Of You"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Nearness Of You"?
- "The Nearness Of You" was originally performed by Norah Jones. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Norah Jones are available?
- Other accompaniments by Norah Jones: "Come Away With Me", "Don't Know Why", "Don't Know Why". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "The Nearness Of You" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The Nearness Of You by Norah Jones, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.