(They Long to be)Close to You
View chords used in this chart
C9 Am7 A7sus4 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 Em
Why do birds sud - den - ly appear ev'ry time you are near?
C C9 C C9 Gm7 Bm7 G6
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
C9 Am7 A7sus4 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 Em
Why do stars fall down from the sky ev'ry time you walk by?
C C9 C C9 Gm7 Bm7 G6
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Bridge:
Cm7 Am Cm7 Am Cm7 Am Cm7
On the day that you were born the angels got together
Am Bm7 F#m7 Bm7 F#m7 E7/9
And decided to create a dream come true
C Em7
So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair
Am7 Am7/G D Am7 D
And golden starlight in your eyes of blue.
C9 Am7 A7sus4 B7 Bm7 Bm7/E Em7 Em
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
C C9 C C9 Gm7 Bm7 G6
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
Last Time:
C C9 C C9 Gm7 Bm7 G6
Just like me, they long to be close to you.
C Em7 Am7 Am7/G Gm7 Bm7 G6
Ah - - - - close to you.
How to play (They Long to be)Close to You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C9. 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.