Come Softly To Me

by Fleetwoods

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Lyrics

Doo doo bee doo, dom dom

dom doo dom doo bee doo, dom dom

dom doo dom doo bee doo, dom dom

dom doo dom doo bee doo, dom dom dom doo dom doo bee (F)doo.

Come soft ly, dar ling.

Come soft ly, dar ling.

Come soft ly,

dar ling.

Come soft ly,

dar ling.

Come soft ly,

dar ling.

Come to me,

stay.

You’re my ob

ses sion for (C7)ev er and a

day.

I want, ed, want you to know

I your love, es I love you so.

Please hold,

hold me so tight

all thru,

all thru the night.

I

speak soft ly,

dar ling.

Hear what I

say, ling.

I love you

al ways,

al ways,

al ways.

I’ve wait ed, wait ed so long

for your kiss es and love your love.

Please come,

come me to me

from one

from up a bove.

I

Come soft ly,

dar ling.

Come soft ly,

dar ling.

I love you al ways,

al ways,

al ways.

I need,

need you so much.

One kiss,

one touch.

day.

Come Softly To Me by Fleetwoods — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Softly To Me” by Fleetwoods in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Come Softly To Me" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Come Softly To Me"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Come Softly To Me" use?
Just 4 chords: C, C7, F, Gm. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.