Soon

· by George Gershwin

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(F)Soon

the lone ly (A)nights will be (D7)end ed, (Gm7)soon,

two hearts as (Bbm6)one will be (C7)blend ed.

I’ve found the (F)hap pi ness I’ve (Bbmaj7)wait ed (Bb6)for;

the on ly (E7)girl that I was (Am7)fat ed (Dm7)for.

(Eb7)Oh!

(F)Soon

a lit tle (A)cot tage will (D7)find us (Gm7)safe

with all our (Bbm6)cares far be (C7)hind us.

The day you’re (F9)mine this world will (Bb6)be in tune.

Let’s (Dm7)make that (Gm7)day (C13)come soon.

(F)Soon,

my dear, you’ll (A)nev er be (D7)lone ly, (Gm7)soon,

you’ll find I (Bbm6)live for you (C7)on ly.

When I’m with (F)you who cares what (Bbmaj7)time it (Bb6)is,

or what the (E7)place or what the (Am7)cli mate (Dm7)is?

(Eb7)Oh!

(F)Soon

our lit tle (A)ship will come (D7)sail ing (Gm7)home

through ev ’ry (Bbm6)storm, nev er (C7)fail ing.

The day you’re (F9)mine this world will (Bb6)be in tune.

Let’s (Dm7)make that (Gm7)day (C13)come soon.

(Gm7)day (Gb)come (CN.C.)soon.

Soon by George Gershwin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Soon” by George Gershwin 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 148 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 "Soon" 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 "Soon"?: 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.
What other George Gershwin songs work for kids?: Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.