Hello! Below you'll find my "(They Long To Be) Close To You" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Carpenters is full of jazzy chord changes and is very fun to play. Watch out though, as it changes keys halfway through!
Enjoy!
(They Long To Be) Close To You Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for (They Long To Be) Close To You:
(They Long To Be) Close To You Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Cadd2 C | x3
| Cadd2 |
| Cadd2 C | x3
| Cadd2 |
[Verse 1]
Cadd2 Bsus4 B
Why do birds suddenly appear
Bm7 Em7 Em
Everytime you are near
Cmaj7 Cadd2 C Cadd2
Just like me, they long to be
Gmaj9
Close to you
[Verse 2]
Cadd2 Bsus4 B
Why do stars fall from the sky
Bm7 Em7 Em
Everytime you walk by
Cmaj7 Cadd2 C Cadd2
Just like me, they long to be
Gmaj9 G9
Close to you
[Bridge 1]
C C6 Cmaj7 C6
On the day that you were born
C C6 Cmaj7 C6
The angels got together
Bm7 E9sus4 E
And decided to create a dream come true
Cadd2 C
So they sprinkled moondust in you hair
Cmaj7 C6 D Dadd2
And golden starlight in your eyes of blue
Bm7 E9sus4 E
And decided to create a dream come true
Cadd2 C
So they sprinkled moondust in you hair
Cmaj7 C6 D Dadd2
And golden starlight in your eyes of blue
[Verse 3]
Cadd2 Bsus4 B
That is why, all the girls in town
Bm7 Em*
Follow you, all around
Cmaj7 Cadd2 C Cadd2
Just like me, they long to be
Gmaj9
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Gmaj9
Close to you
[Interlude]
| Dbadd2 | Csus4 C | Cm7 | Fm* |
| Dbadd2 Db | Dbadd2 Db | Abmaj9* |
[Bridge 2]
Db Db6 Dbmaj7 Db6
On the day that you were born
Db Db6 Dbmaj7 Db6
The angels got together
Cm7 F9sus4 F
And decided to create a dream come true
Dbadd2 Db
So they sprinkled moondust in you hair
Dbmaj7 Db6 Ebsus4 Eb
And golden starlight in your eyes of blue
Cm7 F9sus4 F
And decided to create a dream come true
Dbadd2 Db
So they sprinkled moondust in you hair
Dbmaj7 Db6 Ebsus4 Eb
And golden starlight in your eyes of blue
[Verse 4]
Dbadd2 Csus4 C
That is why, all the girls in town
Cm7 Fm*
Follow you, all around
Dbmaj7 Dbadd2 Db Dbadd2
Just like me, they long to be
Abmaj9*
Close to you
Dbmaj7 Dbadd2 Db Dbadd2
Just like me, they long to be
[Outro]
Abadd2 Ab Abadd2 Ab Abadd2 Ab Abadd2
Close to you
Dbmaj7 Dbadd2 Db Dbadd2 Abmaj9
Wa-ah-ah-ah-ah close to you
Repeat and fade, or end on Abmaj9
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
(They Long To Be) Close To You Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "(They Long To Be) Close To You" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "(They Long To Be) Close To You" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
