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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Come A Little Bit Closer" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Come A Little Bit Closer"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Come A Little Bit Closer". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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