ALMOST CLOSE TO YOU
(A. Bess / J Corynn / J Arlow / Mike Hawker)

Julie Rogers (with Johnny Arthey & His Orch.) - 1969
Vic Damone (with Joe Parnello's Orch.) - 1969
Susan Maughan - 1974



If only I could make you need me
Into your world you'd call me every day
Within the warmth of love
You voice would beg me, "Darling, stay"

I'm almost close to you
Yes, almost close to you
You are just a touch away
And yet so far from me

I'm almost close to you
All my love goes to you
Trying to reach you
And make you part of me

In your own way I guess you want me
You do your best to please me, yes I know
I wish, oh, how I wish
Your heart would let you love me so

I'm almost close to you
All my love goes to you
Can't you feel me reaching out
So open up your heart

I'm almost close to you
All my love goes to you
Can't you feel me reaching out
So open up your heart
And love me too


(Transcribed by Peter Akers - November 2012)


***The full title of Julie Rogers recording was
"ALMOST CLOSE TO YOU (O MIO ANGELO)", suggesting
that it may have been based on an earlier song
from Italy.