Softly And Tenderly

by Will L. Thompson
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Lyrics

Soft ly and ten der ly Je sus is call ing, Call ing for you and for me;

See, on the por tals He’s wait ing and watch ing, Watch ing for you and for me.

Come home, (come

come home, (come home)

Ye who are wea ry, come home;

Ear nest ly, ten der ly, Je sus is call ing, Call ing, O sin ner, come home!

Softly And Tenderly — Simple Sheet Music

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"Softly And Tenderly" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 135 BPM.

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

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About “Softly And Tenderly”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Softly And Tenderly"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Softly And Tenderly" by Will L. Thompson played in?
Softly And Tenderly is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Softly And Tenderly"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Softly And Tenderly" 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 "Softly And Tenderly"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Softly And Tenderly"?
"Softly And Tenderly" was originally performed by Will L. Thompson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Will L. Thompson can I play here?
Try "Softly And Tenderly", "Softly And Tenderly", "Softly And Tenderly". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Softly And Tenderly". Key of C, 135 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.