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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"So Close" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "So Close"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "So Close". Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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