Close To You

by The Carpenters
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Lyrics

Why do birds sud den ly ap pear,

ev ’ry time

you are near?

Just like me,

they long to be, close to you.

That is why all the girls in town

fol low you

all a round;

just like me,

they long to be, close to you.

Just like me,

they long to be, close to you.

Close To You by The Carpenters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Close To You”

What key is "Close To You" in?
"Close To You" by The Carpenters is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Close To You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 To You" 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.

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