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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Nearness Of You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 84 BPM.
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About “The Nearness Of You”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Nearness Of You" 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. "The Nearness Of You" is in F.
- 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.
- Does "The Nearness Of You" 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. "The Nearness Of You" is in the key of F at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Nearness Of You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.