What key is "Softly And Tenderly" in?

"Softly And Tenderly" by Will L. Thompson is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Softly And Tenderly" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Softly And Tenderly" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Softly And Tenderly" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Will L. Thompson can I play here?

Try "Softly And Tenderly", "Softly And Tenderly", "Softly And Tenderly". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Soft ly and ten der ly (C)Je sus is call (G)ing, call ing for (Em)you and for (A7)me.

(G)See, on the por tals, He’s (C)wait ing and watch (G)ing, watch ing (C)for (G)you and (D7)for (C)me.

Come (D7)home,

come (G)home,

(A7)ye who are wea ry, come (D)home.

(G)Ear nest ly, ten der ly, (C)Je sus is call (G)ing, call ing, (C)O (G)sin ner, (D7)come (G)home.

(G)Why should we tar ry when (C)Je sus is plead (G)ing, plead ing for (Em)you and for (A7)me?

(G)Why should we lin ger and (C)heed not His mer (G)cies, mer cies (C)for (G)you and (D7)for (C)me?

Come (D7)home,

come (G)home,

(A7)ye who are wea ry, come (D)home.

(G)Ear nest ly, ten der ly, (C)Je sus is call (G)ing, call ing, (C)O (G)sin ner, (D7)come (G)home.

(G)sin ner, (D7)come (C)home.

Softly And Tenderly by Will L. Thompson

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Softly And Tenderly”

What key is "Softly And Tenderly" in?: "Softly And Tenderly" by Will L. Thompson is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Softly And Tenderly" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Softly And Tenderly" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Softly And Tenderly" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Will L. Thompson can I play here?: Try "Softly And Tenderly", "Softly And Tenderly", "Softly And Tenderly". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.