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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"(They Long To Be) Close To 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 C, 88 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “(They Long To Be) Close To You”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "(They Long To Be) Close To 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 "(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.
- 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 "(They Long To Be) Close To You". Key of C, 88 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.