What key is "So Close" in?

"So Close" by Jon McLaughlin is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "So Close" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

Lyrics

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

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

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

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

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

And (F)now, for (G)ev er, I (C7)know

(Am)all that I (Bb)want is

to (C)hold you

so (Am)close.

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

Now (G)you’re be (C)side me, and (G)look how (B7)far we’ve (Em)come.

So (G)far,

we (D7)are

(Cmaj7)so (G)close.

Oh, (Em)how could I (Gmaj7)face the (C)face less days if (Em)I should (F#)lose

(B)you now?

We’re

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

Let’s go

on (C)dream (A7)ing (G)though we (B7)know we (Em)are

so (G)close,

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

So Close by Jon McLaughlin

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_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: very_easy.
Is "So Close" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.