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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Come A Little Bit Closer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “Come A Little Bit Closer”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Come A Little Bit Closer" 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. "Come A Little Bit Closer" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Come A Little Bit Closer" 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. "Come A Little Bit Closer" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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