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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "(They Long To Be) Close To You" by Carpenters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 80 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 “(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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "(They Long To Be) Close To You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "(They Long To Be) Close To You" by Carpenters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "(They Long To Be) Close To You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "(They Long To Be) Close To You" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.