Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

(C)Sug ar.

(C)Sugar,

but ter,

flour.

Some (G)times I still see (C)her,

my (G)moth er the dream er.

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

A (G)dream needs be liev ing

to (G)taste like the real thing.

Like some (G)strang er you rec og (C)nize.

(C)(So

pure.) So (G)pure, so e lec tric.

(C)(So

pure.) So (G)sure, so con nect ed

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

May we (C)all be

so (Cm)luck y.

But (G)dreams are e lu sive.

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

Noth ing I can have.

Noth ing that I know.

Dreams (Am)come and they go.

But (G)hold them and keep them.

And (G)know that you need them.

When your (G)break ing point’s all that

you have,

a dream is a (Cmaj7)soft place to land.

May we (D)all be

so (C)luck y.

(C)Sug ar, but ter,

flour.

Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" is in G.
What key is "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical) is arranged in the key of G 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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)"?
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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
"Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Does "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)" is in the key of G at 74 BPM.
What chords are in "Soft Place To Land (From Waitress The Musical)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.