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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Come A Little Bit Closer" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Come A Little Bit Closer”
- Can I play "Come A Little Bit Closer" 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 "Come A Little Bit Closer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Come A Little Bit Closer" by Jay & The Americans played in?
- Come A Little Bit Closer is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Come A Little Bit Closer" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- "Come A Little Bit Closer" was originally performed by Jay & The Americans. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am6, C, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by Jay & The Americans can I play here?
- Try "THIS MAGIC MOMENT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- 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. "Come A Little Bit Closer" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Come A Little Bit Closer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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