Close to You was composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was popularized by The Carpenters in 1970, becoming one of the duos biggest hits. The inspiration for the songs lyrics came from the idea of creating a romantic song that expressed closeness and affection between two people.
Key: C
C9
C
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C9
B7
Why do birds suddenly appear
Bm
Em
Everytime you are near
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C9
C
C9
Just like me, they long to be
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G
Close to you
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C9
B7
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Bm
Em
Everytime you walk by
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C9
C
C9
Just like me, they long to be
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G
Close to you
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C6
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C6
C
On the day that you were born, the angels got together
Bm
E
E7
And decided to create a dream come true
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C6
So they sprinkled moondust in you hair
Am
C6
D
And golden starlight in your eyes of blue
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C9
B7
That is why, all the girls in town
Bm
Em
Follow you, all around
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C9
C
C9
Just like me, they long to be
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G
Close to you
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C7
Cm
Fm
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Ab
Db6
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On the day that you were born, the angels got together