I’m mak ing (F7)up for all the (Gm)years that I (Dm)wait ed, (Eb)I’m com pen (Bb)sat ed at (C7)last.
My heart is (F7)through with (Bb6)shirk ing, (F9)dear, through (Bbmaj7)you it’s (Eb)work ing (C)fast.
The man y (F)lone ly nights and (Gm)days when this (Dm)duf fer (Eb)just had to (Bb)suf fer, are (C9)past.
(Bb)Life will be a (F)dream
(F9)song, (Bb)love will be the (Bb)theme
(Bb)song.
(Eb)Soon
the lone (C)ly (G)nights
will be (C)end
(C7)ed,
(Fm)soon,
two hearts (C7)as (F)one
will be (Bbaug)blend
(Bb7)ed.
I’ve (Bb7)found (Eb)the hap (Eb7)pi (Cm)ness (Eb)I’ve (Ab6)wait ed for;
the (C7)on (Fm)ly (Fm6)girl that (G7)I was (Cm7)fat ed for.
(Bb7)Oh,
(Eb)soon
a lit (Ebm6)tle (G)cot
tage will (C)find
(C7)us
(Fm)safe
with all (C)out (F)cares
far be (Bb)hind
(Bb7)us:
the (Bb7)day (Eb)you’re (Eb9)mine this (Eb6)world (Eb)will (Ab6)be in (Ab)tune,
let’s (Cm7)make that (F7)day
(Bb13)come
(Eb)soon.
(Eb)Soon,
my dear, (C)you’ll (G)nev
er be (C)lone
(C7)ly,
(Fm)soon,
you’ll find (C7)I (F)live
for you (Bbaug)on
(Bb7)ly.
When (Bb7)I’m (Eb)with you (Eb7)who (Cm)cares (Eb)what (Ab6)time it is,
or (C7)what (Fm)the (Fm6)place or (G7)what the (Cm7)cli mate is?
(Bb7)Oh,
(Eb)soon
our lit (Ebm6)tle (G)ship
will come (C)sail
(C7)ing
(Fm)home
through ev (C)’ry (F)storm
nev er (Bb)fail
(Bb7)ing:
the (Bb7)day (Eb)you’re (Eb9)mine this (Eb6)world (Eb)will (Ab6)be in (Ab)tune,
let’s (Cm7)make that (F7)day
(Bb13)come
(Eb)soon.
(Eb)soon.
Soon — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Soon" by George Gershwin: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Soon”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Soon" by George Gershwin in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Soon" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Soon"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Soon", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Soon" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Soon"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Soon"?
- "Soon" was originally performed by George Gershwin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by George Gershwin are available?
- Other accompaniments by George Gershwin: "But Not For Me", "Do It Again", "Embraceable You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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