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Why do (Fmaj7)birds
sud den ly ap (Bm7)pear
(E)ev ’ry (Em7)time
you are (Am7)near?
(Fmaj7)Just like me,
they long to be
(C6)close to (Cmaj7)you.
(CN.C.)Why do (Fmaj7)stars
fall down from the (Bm7)sky
(E)ev ’ry (Em7)time
you walk (Am7)by?
(Fmaj7)Just like me,
they long to be
(C6)close to (Cmaj7)you.
(F)On the day that you were born, the an gels got to geth er and de (Em7)cid ed to cre ate a dream come (A7)true.
So they (F)sprin kled moon dust in your hair of gold and star light in your eyes of (G)blue.
(CN.C.)That is (Fmaj7)why
all the boys in (Bm7)town
(E)fol low (Em7)you
all a (Am7)round.
(Fmaj7)Just like me,
they long to be
(C6)close to (Cmaj7)you.
(Fmaj7)Just like me,
they long to be
(C6)close to (Cmaj7)you.
(They Long To Be) Close To You — Piano Lead Sheet
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"(They Long To Be) Close To You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.
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About “(They Long To Be) Close To You”
- Where are the chord symbols for "(They Long To Be) Close To 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. "(They Long To Be) Close To You" is in C.
- What key is "(They Long To Be) Close To You" by Carpenters played in?
- (They Long To Be) Close To You is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "(They Long To Be) Close To You"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "(They Long To Be) Close To You" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "(They Long To Be) Close To You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "(They Long To Be) Close To You"?
- "(They Long To Be) Close To You" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
- Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "(They Long To Be) Close To 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. "(They Long To Be) Close To You" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "(They Long To Be) Close To You"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.