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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Close To You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Close To You" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Close To You" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Close To You" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Close To You" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Close To You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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