Soft Place To Land

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

(A)Sug ar.

(A)Sug ar, but ter,

flour.

Some (E5)times I still see her,

my (E5)moth er the dream er.

She’d say, (E5)“Noth ing’s im pos si ble, child.”

A (E5)dream needs be liev ing

to (E5)taste like the real thing.

Like some (E5)strang er you rec og nize.

(A)(So

pure, So (E5)pure, so e lec tric,

sure, So (E5)sure, so con nect ed

to those (E5)lit tle be liev ers in side.

May we (A)all be

so (Am)luck y.

But (E5)dreams are e lu sive.

The kind (E5)we’ve got ten used to is (A)noth ing I can feel.

ing I can hold.) (F#m9)(Noth ing I can have.) Noth ing that I

Dreams (F#m9)come and they go.

But (E5)hold them, and keep them.

(But (A)hold them, and keep And (E5)know that you need them.

(And (A)know that you need When them.) your (E5)break ing point’s all that

you have,

a (E)dream is a (Amaj9)soft place to land.

May we (E5)all be

so (A)luck y.

(A)Sug ar, but ter,

flour.

Soft Place To Land — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Soft Place To Land" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 63 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Soft Place To Land”

Can I play "Soft Place To Land" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Soft Place To Land" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Soft Place To Land" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Soft Place To Land is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Soft Place To Land"?
The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Soft Place To Land" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Soft Place To Land"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Soft Place To Land"?
"Soft Place To Land" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Soft Place To Land"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, Amaj9, D, E, Epow, F#m9, F#min.
What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Soft Place To Land"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Soft Place To Land" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Soft Place To Land"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Soft Place To Land" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.