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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"So Close" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 80 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 “So Close”
- Where are the chord symbols for "So Close" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "So Close" is in Bb.
- What key is "So Close" by Jon McLaughlin played in?
- So Close is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "So Close"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "So Close" 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 "So Close"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "So Close"?
- "So Close" was originally performed by Jon McLaughlin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jon McLaughlin can I play here?
- Try "So Close". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "So Close" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "So Close" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "So Close"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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