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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"The Nearness Of You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Nearness Of You"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Nearness Of You". Key of F, 84 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.