What key is "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" in?

"Close The Door (From Anastasia)" by Stephen Flaherty is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Stephen Flaherty can I play here?

Try "A Rumor In St. Petersburg (from Anastasia)", "Crossing A Bridge (from Anastasia)", "Everything To Win (from Anastasia)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

These strang ers

come call ing.

(Bb)Soon e nough they’re (D7)gone.

The twi light

is fall ing.

(Bb)Lamps will soon go (D)on.

And (Cm)where does sum mer go?

(Gm)I will nev er know.

(D7)Sum mer used to last (G)end less ly.

(Cm)Chil dren all in white, (Gm)run ning down the sand to (Adim)me,

to (D)me...

These strang ers

sent pack ing.

(Bb)What do they ex (D)pect?

So grasp ing,

so lack ing.

(Bb)Why not be di (D)rect?

The (Cm)beat ing of my heart (Gm)af ter they de part, (D)ly ing wide a wake (G)through the night.

(Cm)Will you ev er come (Gm)run ning home to me?

You (Adim)might...

You (D)might...

I’ve be (Cm9)lieved

(F7)so

(Bbmaj9)long,

I have (A)dared

(D)to

(Gm)hope

that the (Cm)door

(F7)might

(Ebm)o

(Bb)pen and that (A)you

might

en ter...

(Bb)Play ing hide and (D)seek.

(Bb)Kiss es on my (D)cheek.

The (Cm)lamps be gin to glow.

(Gm)In my heart, I know (D7)you’re a lie that I’ve (Gm)wait (D7)ed (G)for.

(Cm)Tell them all to go.

(Gm)Tell them all no more!

(Cm6)Tell them I (CN.C.)close

the door.

Close The Door (From Anastasia) by Stephen Flaherty

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Close The Door (From Anastasia)”

What key is "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" in?: "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" by Stephen Flaherty is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Close The Door (From Anastasia)" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Stephen Flaherty can I play here?: Try "A Rumor In St. Petersburg (from Anastasia)", "Crossing A Bridge (from Anastasia)", "Everything To Win (from Anastasia)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.