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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "So Close" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
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About “So Close”
- Can I play "So Close" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "So Close" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "So Close"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "So Close" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "So Close"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "So Close" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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