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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Close To You" by The Carpenters: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Close To You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Close To You" by The Carpenters. 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 "Close To You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Close To 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.