The Nearness Of You
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C7M C7M(9)
Its not the pale moon
Gm7 C9
That excites me
F7M Fº
That thrills and delights me
Em7 A7(b9)
Oh no
Dm7 G9(b13) Em7
Its just the nearness of you
( A7(b9) Dm7 F/G G9(b13) )
C7M C7M(9) Gm7 C9
It isnt your sweet conversation
F7M Fº
That brings this sensation
Em7 A7(b9)
Oh no
Dm7 G9(b13) B/C C
Its just the nearness of you
Fm G7(#9)
When youre in my arms
C7M(9) C9
And I feel you so close to me
F7M Em7
All my wildest dreams
A7(b9) Dm7
They come true
( C/E F F#º F/G G9(b13) )
C7M C7M(9)
I need no soft lights
Em7 Gm7 C9
To enchant me
F7M Fº
If youll only grant me
Em7 A7
The right
Dm7 G7 Em7
To hold you ever so tight
A7(b9) Dm7
And to feel in the night
C/E F F#º
F/G G9(b13) B/C C
The nearness of you
Final G13 C7M G13 C7M
How to play The Nearness Of You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7M. 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.