In a (C)lit tle ca fé just the (F)oth er side of the (C)bor der,
and she was sit ting Jo sé giv ing me looks lit that made my mouth (C)wa ter.
So I (F)start the ed walk ing her way;
some one said, “She be longs to Jo sé.”
And (Am6)I (G)knew, yes I knew I should leave, but then then I heard her (C)say (F)ay (G7)ay, “Come a lit tle bit clos er, you’re my kind of man, so big and so strong.
Come a lit tle bit clos er, I’m all a lone,
and the (C)night is so young.”
So we (C)start ed to dance; in my (F)arms she felt so in (C)vit ing,
and I just could n’t Jo sé sist a fiest a, lit tle kiss, so ex (C)cit ing.
Then I (F)heard the gui tar play er say,
“Va mos, Jo sé’s the on dow his way,”
and (Am6)I (G)knew, yes I knew I should run, er then for I heard her (C)say (F)ay (G7)ay, “Come a lit tle bit clos er, you’re my kind of man, so big and so strong.
Come a lit tle bit clos er, I’m all a lone,
and the (C)night is so young.”
Then the (C)night is so young.”
Come A Little Bit Closer by Jay & The Americans
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Come A Little Bit Closer”
- What key is "Come A Little Bit Closer" in?
- "Come A Little Bit Closer" by Jay & The Americans is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Come A Little Bit Closer" 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 "Come A Little Bit Closer" 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.
- What chords are used in "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- This arrangement of "Come A Little Bit Closer" uses 5 chords: Am6, C, F, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Come A Little Bit Closer" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jay & The Americans can I play here?
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