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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Come A Little Closer" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Come A Little Closer”

Why does "Come A Little Closer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Come A Little Closer".
What key is "Come A Little Closer" by Dierks Bentley played in?
Come A Little Closer is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Come A Little Closer"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Come A Little Closer" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Come A Little 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 Closer"?
"Come A Little Closer" was originally performed by Dierks Bentley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Come A Little Closer"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, C, Dm, F, F7, Fsus4, Gm7.
What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?
Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "SIDEWAYS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Come A Little Closer"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Come A Little Closer".
Can I see all the notes in "Come A Little Closer"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 80 BPM.