So Close

by Jon McLaughlin
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You’re (C)in (Bb)my (F)arms, and (Gm)all the (Am)world is (F)gone, the (Gm)mu sic (Am)play ing on for (Am)on ly (Em)two.

So (F)close to (Bb)geth er; (F)and when I’m with you, so (F)close to (G7)feel ing a (C)live.

A life (Bb)goes (F)by; ro (Gm)man tic (Am)dreams must (F)die.

So (Gm)I bid (A)mine good (Dm)bye, and (Am)nev er (C)knew

so (F)close was (Bb)wait ing, (F)wait ing here with you.

And (F)now, for (G7)ev er, I (Am)know

all that I (Bb)want is

to (Bbmaj7)hold you

so (Am11)close.

(D)So (G)close to (C)reach ing that (G)fa mous hap py end, al (Bm7)most be (C)liev ing (G)this one’s not pre tend.

Now (G)you’re be (C)side me, and (G)look how far we’ve (Em)come.

So (G)far,

we (Cmaj7)are

so (G)close.

Oh, (Em)how could I (Gmaj7)face the (C)face less days

if (Em)I should (F#)lose you now?

(C)We’re

(D)so (G)close to (C)reach ing that (G)fa mous hap py end, (D)al (G)most be (C)liev ing (G)this one’s not pre tend.

Let’s go

on (C)dream ing, (G)though we know we (Em)are

so (G)close,

so (Gmaj7)close and (D7)still so (G)far.

So Close by Jon McLaughlin

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

About “So Close

What key is "So Close" in?
"So Close" by Jon McLaughlin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "So Close" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "So Close" 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.
How long does it take to learn "So Close" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jon McLaughlin can I play here?
Try "So Close". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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