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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Soft Place To Land" by Sara Bareilles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Soft Place To Land" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Soft Place To Land" by Sara Bareilles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Soft Place To Land" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Soft Place To Land" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.