The Nearness Of You
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[Intro]dução: E7
A E7 G/B Em7
It's not the pale moon that excites me
A5+ D Fdim Dm A F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
That thrills and delights me, oh, no
Bm5-/7 E7 A F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
It's just the nearness of you
A E7 G/B Em7
It isn't your sweet conversation
A5+ D Fdim Dm A F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
That brings this sensation, oh, no
Bm5-/7 E7 A D9 A
It's just the nearness of you
Bridge
Fdim
When you're in my arms
A A7
And I feel you so close to me
D F#7 Bm7 G7 E7
All my wildest dreams come true
A E7 G/B Em7
I need no soft lights to enchant me
A5+ D Fdim Dm A F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
If you'll only grant me the right
Bm5 F# Bm
To hold you ever so tight
Bm5-/7 E7 E7/13
And to feel in the night
E7 Bm5-/7 E7 A D Dm A
The nearness of you
How to play The Nearness Of You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.