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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "So Close" by Jon McLaughlin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “So Close”
- Can I learn "So Close" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "So Close" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "So Close"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "So Close" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "So Close"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "So Close" is in the key of Bb at 80 BPM.
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