Softly And Tenderly

by Will L. Thompson

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Lyrics

Soft ly and ten der ly Je sus is call ing, Call ing for you and for me;

See, on the por tals He’s wait ing and watch ing, Watch ing for you and for me.

Come home, (come home,) come home,

Ye who are wea come home;

Ear nest ly, ten der ly, Je sus is call ing, Call ing, O sin ner, come home!

Call ing, O sin ner, come 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 105 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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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.