(They Long To Be) Close To You

by Carpenters
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(They Long To Be) Close To You

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Carpenters88 BPM
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)Why do (F)birds

sud den ly ap (E7sus)pear

(E7)ev ’ry (Em7)time

you are (Am7)near.

(F)Just like me,

they long to be

(C6)close to you.

(CN.C.)Why do (F)stars

fall down from the (E7sus)sky

(E7)ev ’ry (Em7)time

you walk (Am7)by?

(F)Just like me,

they long to be

(C6)close to you.

(F)On the day that you were born the an gels got to geth er and de (Em)cid ed to cre ate a dream come (A7sus)true.

(A7)So they (F)sprin kled moon dust in your hair of (Fmaj7)gold and star light (F6)in your eyes of (G)blue.

(CN.C.)That is (F)why

all the boys in (E7sus)town

(E7)fol low (Em7)you

all a (Am7)round.

(F)Just like me,

they long to be

(C6)close to you.

(F)Just like me,

they long to be

(C6)close to you.

(Cmaj7)close to you.

(They Long To Be) Close To You — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "(They Long To Be) Close To You" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.

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About “(They Long To Be) Close To You”

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 80 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.

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