Softly And Tenderly

by Will L. Thompson

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Lyrics

(G)Soft ly and ten der ly (C)Je sus is call (G)ing, call ing for (Em)you and for (A7)me.

(G)See, on the por tals, He’s (C)wait ing and watch (G)ing, watch ing (C)for (G)you and (D7)for (C)me.

Come (D7)home,

come (G)home,

(A7)ye who are wea ry, come (D)home.

(G)Ear nest ly, ten der ly, (C)Je sus is call (G)ing, call ing, (C)O (G)sin ner, (D7)come (G)home.

(G)Why should we tar ry when (C)Je sus is plead (G)ing, plead ing for (Em)you and for (A7)me?

(G)Why should we lin ger and (C)heed not His mer (G)cies, mer cies (C)for (G)you and (D7)for (C)me?

Come (D7)home,

come (G)home,

(A7)ye who are wea ry, come (D)home.

(G)Ear nest ly, ten der ly, (C)Je sus is call (G)ing, call ing, (C)O (G)sin ner, (D7)come (G)home.

(G)sin ner, (D7)come (C)home.

Softly And Tenderly by Will L. Thompson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Softly And Tenderly” by Will L. Thompson 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 G at 120 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 "Softly And Tenderly" 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 "Softly And Tenderly"?
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.