Soft Place To Land

by Sara Bareilles

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(A)Sug ar.

(A)Sug ar, but ter,

flour.

Some (E5)times I still see her,

my (E5)moth er the dream er.

She’d say, (E5)“Noth ing’s im pos si ble, child.”

A (E5)dream needs be liev ing

to (E5)taste like the real thing.

Like some (E5)strang er you rec og nize.

(A)(So

pure, So (E5)pure, so e lec tric,

sure, So (E5)sure, so con nect ed

to those (E5)lit tle be liev ers in side.

May we (A)all be

so (Am)luck y.

But (E5)dreams are e lu sive.

The kind (E5)we’ve got ten used to is (A)noth ing I can feel.

(Noth ing I can hold.) (F#m9)(Noth ing I can have.) Noth ing that I know.

Dreams (F#m9)come and they go.

But (E5)hold them, and keep them.

(But (A)hold them, and keep And them.) (E5)know that you need them.

(And (A)know that you need When them.) your (E5)break ing point’s all that

you have,

a (E)dream is a (Amaj9)soft place to land.

May we (E5)all be

so (A)luck y.

(A)Sug ar, but ter,

flour.

Soft Place To Land by Sara Bareilles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Soft Place To Land” by Sara Bareilles 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 E at 63 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Soft Place To Land" 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 "Soft Place To Land"?
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.