Intro: (Bsus2)

(Bsus2) Sometimes I go through the day carrying all my cares, yet I (E) don’t give You time
(Bsus2) If I don’t heed Your whispers, I don’t have the faith, every(E)thing will be fine!
And I (G#m) know that there’s a place, every (B) time I seek Your face,
Where (C#m) I can feel You near through the (F#) day!

Chorus 1:
Wanna (B) stay close to You, Jesus
From (G#m) when the day first starts,
Wanna (C#m) hear Your loving whispers
(F#) Right here in my heart!
Every (B) time I’m with You, Jesus,
I (G#m) feel my flame grow bright,
Wanna (C#m) stay by You forever,
For(F#)ever by Your side!
(B)Close to (G#m) You!
(B)Close to (G#m) You! Hmmmm (B)!

(Bsus2) I’m so glad I found the secret & even when I fall, You (E) say, “It’s fine!
(Bsus2) Just put your trust in Me, and come when You hear Me call (E) every time!”
So (G#m) I don’t have to worry, ‘cause (B) it’s Your face I’ll seek
So (C#m) I’ll be stronger in You, You (F#) shine more when I’m weak!

Chorus 2:
Wanna (B) stay close to You, Jesus
‘Cause (G#m) You’re my Answer Man,
Wanna (C#m) hear Your loving whispers
No (F#) matter where I am!
Every (B) time I’m with You, Jesus
You (G#m) set my heart on fire,
Wanna (C#m) stay by You forever,
Oh, (F#) this is my desire:
(B) Close to (G#m) You! Mmm!
(B) Close to (G#m) You! Hmmmm!(B)

Interlude: (Chord progression): (B-G#m)
(B) (Close) (G#m) (to you!)
(B-G#m-B-G#m-B-G#m-B-G#m)

Bridge:
(B) Oh, Lord, I wanna be so close to You,
You are the One who makes my dreams come (G#m) true!
(B) Oh, such a big thrill to hear from You,
With all my heart and soul that’s what I wanna (G#m) do!
(Repeat bridge)

Chorus 1:
Wanna (B) stay close to You, Jesus
From (G#m) when the day first starts,
Wanna (C#m) hear Your loving whispers
(F#) Right here in my heart!
Every (B) time I’m with You, Jesus,
I (G#m) feel my flame grow bright,
Wanna (C#m) stay by You forever,
For(F#)ever by Your side!
(B)Close to (G#m) You!
(B)Close (Close) to (G#m) You! Hmmmm!(B)

Ending refrain & adlibs:

(B) (I just wanna be so) (G#m)(close), Be so close!
(B) (By your side, so) (G#m) (close!) No matter where I am!          
(B) (I just wanna love You) (G#m) (more!) You’re my Answer Man!
(B) (By your side, so) (G#m) (close!) No matter where I am!
(B) (I just wanna be so) (G#m) (close), You’re my Answer Man!
(B) (By your side, so) (G#m) (close!) Yeah – I!
(B) (I just wanna be so) (G#m) (close!)
(To fade)