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Close to You Chords

Carpenters Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 1 min read

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

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Emtap to play

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Gmaj7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · B7 · Bm · Em · G · Gmaj7

Close to You Chords – Guitar

The Carpenters’ signature hit is a beautifully crafted pop song with sophisticated chord changes. The dreamy quality comes from unexpected chord movements that make it a rewarding intermediate piece.

Dreamy Pop (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Pay attention to the B7 and Bm chord changes which give the song its distinctive dreamy sound. Keep the strumming light and airy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C B7

Why do birds suddenly appear

Bm Em

Every time you are near

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Verse 2

C B7

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Bm Em

Every time you walk by

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Bridge

C Bm

On the day that you were born the angels got together

Em C

And decided to create a dream come true

B7

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair

Bm Em G

Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Gmaj7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · B7 · Bm · Em · G · Gmaj7

Close to You Chords – Ukulele

The Carpenters’ signature hit is a beautifully crafted pop song with sophisticated chord changes. The dreamy quality comes from unexpected chord movements that make it a rewarding intermediate piece.

Dreamy Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Pay attention to the B7 and Bm chord changes which give the song its distinctive dreamy sound. Keep the strumming light and airy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C B7

Why do birds suddenly appear

Bm Em

Every time you are near

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Verse 2

C B7

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Bm Em

Every time you walk by

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Bridge

C Bm

On the day that you were born the angels got together

Em C

And decided to create a dream come true

B7

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair

Bm Em G

Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Gmaj7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · B7 · Bm · Em · G · Gmaj7

Close to You Chords – Piano

The Carpenters’ signature hit is a beautifully crafted pop song with sophisticated chord changes. The dreamy quality comes from unexpected chord movements that make it a rewarding intermediate piece.

Dreamy Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Pay attention to the B7 and Bm chord changes which give the song its distinctive dreamy sound. Keep the strumming light and airy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C B7

Why do birds suddenly appear

Bm Em

Every time you are near

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Verse 2

C B7

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Bm Em

Every time you walk by

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Bridge

C Bm

On the day that you were born the angels got together

Em C

And decided to create a dream come true

B7

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair

Bm Em G

Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Gmaj7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · B7 · Bm · Em · G · Gmaj7

Close to You Chords – Banjo

The Carpenters’ signature hit is a beautifully crafted pop song with sophisticated chord changes. The dreamy quality comes from unexpected chord movements that make it a rewarding intermediate piece.

Dreamy Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Pay attention to the B7 and Bm chord changes which give the song its distinctive dreamy sound. Keep the strumming light and airy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C B7

Why do birds suddenly appear

Bm Em

Every time you are near

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Verse 2

C B7

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Bm Em

Every time you walk by

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Bridge

C Bm

On the day that you were born the angels got together

Em C

And decided to create a dream come true

B7

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair

Bm Em G

Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Gmaj7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · B7 · Bm · Em · G · Gmaj7

Close to You Chords – Mandolin

The Carpenters’ signature hit is a beautifully crafted pop song with sophisticated chord changes. The dreamy quality comes from unexpected chord movements that make it a rewarding intermediate piece.

Dreamy Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Pay attention to the B7 and Bm chord changes which give the song its distinctive dreamy sound. Keep the strumming light and airy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C B7

Why do birds suddenly appear

Bm Em

Every time you are near

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Verse 2

C B7

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Bm Em

Every time you walk by

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Bridge

C Bm

On the day that you were born the angels got together

Em C

And decided to create a dream come true

B7

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair

Bm Em G

Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Gtap to play

Gmaj7tap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · B7 · Bm · Em · G · Gmaj7

Close to You Chords – Harmonica

The Carpenters’ signature hit is a beautifully crafted pop song with sophisticated chord changes. The dreamy quality comes from unexpected chord movements that make it a rewarding intermediate piece.

Dreamy Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Pay attention to the B7 and Bm chord changes which give the song its distinctive dreamy sound. Keep the strumming light and airy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C B7

Why do birds suddenly appear

Bm Em

Every time you are near

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Verse 2

C B7

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Bm Em

Every time you walk by

C

Just like me, they long to be

G Gmaj7G

Close to you

Bridge

C Bm

On the day that you were born the angels got together

Em C

And decided to create a dream come true

B7

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair

Bm Em G

Of gold and starlight in your eyes of blue