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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "The Nearness Of You" 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 F, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Nearness Of You”
- Can I play "The Nearness Of You" 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 "The Nearness Of You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Nearness Of You" by Hoagy Carmichael played in?
- The Nearness Of You is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Nearness Of You"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Nearness Of You" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Nearness Of You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Nearness Of You"?
- "The Nearness Of You" was originally performed by Hoagy Carmichael. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Hoagy Carmichael can I play here?
- Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Nearness Of You"?
- 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. "The Nearness Of You" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Nearness Of You"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Nearness Of You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.