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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Close To You" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to settle into the key of G major and get comfortable with smooth, flowing chord transitions at a moderate 120 BPM.
Your left hand uses an octave bass pattern, so focus on landing those octaves cleanly — keep your hand relaxed and let your pinky and thumb do the stretching without tensing your wrist.
Your right hand carries that iconic melody, which sits mostly in a comfortable five-finger position but does ask you to shape gentle, singing phrases, so think about pressing into each note with a little weight rather than poking at the keys.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first: get the left-hand octave pattern steady and almost automatic before layering the melody on top.
The trickiest moment for most students is keeping the bass rhythm even while the melody holds longer notes — slow it down to about 80 BPM until both hands feel independent, then gradually bring it up to tempo.
A little sustain pedal, changed with each new bass note, will give you that warm, romantic sound the song needs.
This is the piece that'll teach you to trust your left hand without watching it, and that's a skill you'll use in everything you play next.
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About “Close To You”
- Can I play "Close To You" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Close To You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Close To You" by The Carpenters played in?
- Close To You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Close To You"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Close To You" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Close To You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Close To You"?
- "Close To You" was originally performed by The Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can a complete beginner play "Close To You"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Close To You" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Close To You"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Close To You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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