Softly And Tenderly

by Will L. Thompson
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Lyrics

Soft ly and ten der ly (C)Je sus is (G)call ing,

Call ing for (A9)you and for (Am7)me;

(G)See, on the por tals He’s (C)wait ing and (G)watch ing,

(C)Watch ing for (Cm)you and for (G)me.

Come (D)home,

come

(G)home,

(D)Ye who (Dm)are (E7)wea ry, come (Cm)home;

(G)Ear nest ly, ten der ly, (C)Je sus is (G)call ing,

(C)Call ing, O (Cm)sin ner, come (G)home!

Softly And Tenderly by Will L. Thompson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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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 90 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.