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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 — 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.
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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?
- 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.
- 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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