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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Come A Little Closer" by Dierks Bentley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Come A Little Closer" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Come A Little Closer" by Dierks Bentley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Come A Little Closer" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Come A Little Closer" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.