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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Nearness Of You" by Norah Jones: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "The Nearness Of You" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Nearness Of You" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Nearness Of You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Nearness Of You" by Norah Jones. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Nearness Of You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Nearness Of You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.