What key is "The Nearness Of You" in?

"The Nearness Of You" by Hoagy Carmichael is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Nearness Of You" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Nearness Of You" 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 "The Nearness Of You" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?

Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s not the (Fmaj7)pale

moon that ex (B7)cites me,

that (Bb)thrills

and de (Bbdim)lights me.

(Bbm)Oh, (Am7)no,

it’s just the (C7)near ness of (Am7)you.

It is n’t (Fmaj7)your

sweet con ver (B7)sa tion

that (Bb)brings

this sen (Bbdim)sa tion.

(Bbm)Oh, (Am7)no,

it’s just the (C7)near ness of (F)you.

When you’re in my (G)arms

and I (C)feel you so (F)close to (Cm7)me,

(F7)all my (Bb)wild

est (D7)dreams

come (Gm7)true.

I need no (Fmaj7)soft

lights to en (B7)chant me

if (Bb)you’ll

on ly (Bbdim)grant me

(Bbm)the (Am7)right

to hold you (C7)ev er so (Eb)tight,

and to feel in the (Bb)night

the (C7)near ness

of (F)you.

It’s not the (Fmaj7)pale

moon that ex (B7)cites me,

that (Bb)thrills

and de (Bbdim)lights me.

(Bbm)Oh, (Am7)no,

it’s just the (C7)near ness of (Am7)you.

It is n’t (Fmaj7)your

sweet con ver (B7)sa tion

that (Bb)brings

this sen (Bbdim)sa tion.

(Bbm)Oh, (Am7)no,

it’s just the (C7)near ness of (F)you.

When you’re in my (G)arms

and I (C)feel you so (F)close to (Cm7)me,

(F7)all my (Bb)wild

est (D7)dreams

come (Gm7)true.

I need no (Fmaj7)soft

lights to en (B7)chant me

if (Bb)you’ll

on ly (Bbdim)grant me

(Bbm)the (Am7)right

to hold you (C7)ev er so (Eb)tight,

and to feel in the (Bb)night

the (C7)near ness

of (F)you.

It’s not the (F)you.

The Nearness Of You by Hoagy Carmichael

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Nearness Of You”

What key is "The Nearness Of You" in?: "The Nearness Of You" by Hoagy Carmichael is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Nearness Of You" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Nearness Of You" 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 "The Nearness Of You" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?: Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.