Jazz Circle

The Nearness of You

Composed by Hoagy Carmichael (1937)Form: AABA32 bars4/4beginner

A timeless romantic ballad from the Great American Songbook. Hoagy Carmichael's warm melody and accessible chord changes make this an ideal introduction to jazz ballads while offering depth for sophisticated interpretation.

Ready
80 BPM

Notation

AA Section
AA Section (repeat)
BBridge
AA Section (final)