Softly As I Leave You

· by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

(C)Soft ly

I will (G7)leave you (C)soft ly

for my (G7)heart would (C)break

if you should (F)wake

and see me (C)go.

So I (G7)leave you (Eb)soft ly

long be (Bb7)fore you (Eb)miss

(Eb)me,

long be (Bb7)fore your (Eb)arms can beg me (Ab)stay

for one more (Gm7)hour

or (Bb7)one more (C)day.

Af ter (G7)all the (C)years

I can’t (G7)bear the (Am)tears

(Am7)to (F)fall

so (Ab)soft

ly,

as I leave you (C)there.

(C)Soft

(C)ly

I will (G7)leave you (C)soft

(C)ly

for my (G7)heart would (C)break

if you should (F)wake

and see me (C)go.

So I (G7)leave you (Eb)soft

(Eb)ly

long be (Bb7)fore you (Eb)miss

(Eb)me,

long be (Bb7)fore your (Eb)arms can beg me (Ab)stay

for one more (Gm7)hour

or (Bb7)one more (C)day.

Af ter (G7)all the (C)years

I can’t (G7)bear the (Am)tears

(Am7)to

(F)fall

so (Ab)soft

ly,

as I leave you (C)there.

as I leave you (C)there,

as I (G7)leave you (C)there,

as I (G7)leave you (C)there.

Softly As I Leave You by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Softly As I Leave You” by Elvis Presley 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 C 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 "Softly As I Leave You" 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 As I Leave You"?: 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 "Softly As I Leave You" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb7, C, Dm, Dm7, Eb, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.