Come A Little Bit Closer
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Note: the F/C are two quick chords the F and C separately, and not a
combination chord in this case.
INTRO: PLAY INSTRUMENTALLY
C F C F/C
In a little cafe just the other side of the border
C F
She was sitting there giving me looks
C F/C
that made my mouth water.
VERSE ONE
C F C F/C
In a little cafe just the other side of the border
C F
She was sitting there giving me looks
C F/C
that made my mouth water,
F
So I started walking her way. She belonged to Bad Man Jose,
C G
And I knew, yes I knew, I should leave,
G7 C F G
then I heard her say - ay - ay,
[Refrão]
G C F G
"Come a little bit closer, you're my kind of man,
so big and so strong,
G7 C F G
Come a little bit closer, I'm all alone,
G7 C C F G F C F G F
and the night is so long."
C F C F/C
So we started to dance, in my arms she felt so inviting
C F C F/C
And I just couldn't resist, a-just a-one little kiss so exciting.
C F
Then I heard the guitar player say:
"Va-mos! ,Jose's on his way!"
C G
And I knew , yes I knew, I should run,
G7 C F G
but then I heard her say - ay -ay,
[Refrão]
G C F G
"Come a little bit closer, you're my kind of man,
so big and so strong.
G7 C F G
Come a little bit closer, I'm all a-lone,
G7 C C F G F
and the night is so long." :
TAG: (Tune: La Bamba refrain)
C F G G7 C F G G7 C F G G7 C F G
La, la,Lala La,la,Lala La,la,Lala La,la,Lala
G C F C F/C
Then the music stopped. When I looked, the cafe was empty
C F C F/C
And I heard Jose say: "Man, you know you're in trouble plenty!"
F
So I dropped the drink from my hand,
out through the window I ran,
C G G7 C F G
And as I rode away, I could hear her say to José-yay-yay,
reapeat CHORUS x2
TAG:
C F G G7 C F G G7 C F G G7 C F G
La,la,Lala La,la,Lala La,la,Lala La,la,Lala
How to play Come A Little Bit Closer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F/C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.