Come A Little Closer

by Dierks Bentley
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Lyrics

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like lay in’ you down

of on a (F)bed of sweet sics sur ren der, me

where the we can (F)work it all out.

I There ain’t noth in’ that love can’t fix.

and Girl, it’s right here at our (Bb)fin ger tips.

So, come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like lay in’ you (F)down.

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like let tin’ go down

of ev ’ry (F)thing that stands sics be tween us me

and what love we (F)used it to know.

I wan na touch you like a ing rain

I let it wash er all the (Bb)hurt a way.

So, come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like let pin’ tin’ (F)down.

(F)go.

If there’s (Bb)still a chance, then take my hand and we’ll (F)steal a way

off in (Bb)to the night till we make things right.

The (Gm7)sun’s gon na rise

on a (C)bet ter day.

(F)down.

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

just a lit tle bit clos er, ba by.

Come a lit tle clos er, ba by,

I feel like lay in’ you (F)down.

Come A Little Closer by Dierks Bentley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Come A Little Closer”

What key is "Come A Little Closer" in?
"Come A Little Closer" by Dierks Bentley is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Come A Little Closer" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Come A Little 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 Closer"?
This arrangement of "Come A Little Closer" uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, F7, Fsus4, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Come A Little Closer" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?
Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "SIDEWAYS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.