The Nearness Of You

by Hoagy Carmichael
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "The Nearness Of You" by Hoagy Carmichael 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 F, 84 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Nearness Of You”

Can I learn "The Nearness Of You" 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 "The Nearness Of You" with hands-separate practice in F at 84 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Nearness Of You"?
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 "The Nearness Of You" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Nearness Of You"?
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. "The Nearness Of You" is in the key of F at 84 BPM.