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Draw me close to you


"Draw Me Close to You" by Kelly Carpenter is a Christian worship song typically performed in the key of D major. Released in 1994, the song has become a beloved contemporary worship anthem in churches worldwide. Kelly Carpenter, an American Christian musician and songwriter, is both the composer and interpreter of the song. Notably, "Draw Me Close to You" has been covered by various artists and has been featured in numerous worship albums and compilations. The melody is characterized by its simple yet profound lyrics, expressing a desire for intimacy with God, accompanied by gentle piano chords and emotive vocals, creating a peaceful and reverent atmosphere conducive to worship and prayer.

Draw me close to you ( PERTO DE JESUS ) - Kelly Carpenter

d f a# d d#
Draw me close to you
d# f C4 a f
Never let me go
f a a# C4 a a# d# d#
I lay it all down again
a# a# a g f g a# a#
To hear you say that I'm your friend
d f a# d d#
You are my desire
d# f C4 a f
No one else will do
f a a# C4 a# a a# d# d#
'Cause nothing else can take your place
a a# a g f g a# a#
To feel the warmth of your embrace
d f a# d d#
Help me find the way
a# a g a a#
Bring me back to you

D4 C4 a a#
You're all I want
D4 C4 a a# a# C4 f f
You're all I've ever needed
D4 c a a# C4 a#
You're all I want
a# a# a# C4 a a#
Help me know you are near

d f a# d d#
Draw me close to you
d# f C4 a f
Never let me go
f a a# C4 a a# d# d#
I lay it all down again
a# a# a g f g a# a#
To hear you say that I'm your friend
d f a# d d#
You are my desire
d# f C4 a f
No one else will do
f a a# C4 a# a a# d# d#
'Cause nothing else can take your place
a a# a g f g a# a#
To feel the warmth of your embrace
d f a# d d#
Help me find the way
a# a g a a#
Bring me back to you

D4 C4 a a#
You're all I want
D4 C4 a a# a# C4 f f
You're all I've ever needed
D4 c a a# C4 a#
You're all I want
a# a# a# C4 a a#
Help me know you are near

D4 C4 a a#
You're all I want
D4 C4 a a# a# C4 f f
You're all I've ever needed
D4 c a a# C4 a#
You're all I want
a# a# a# C4 a a#
Help me know you are near
a# a# a# C4 a a#
Help me know you are near
a# a# a# C4 a a#
Help me know you are near
a# a# a# C4 a a#
Help me know you are near