What key is "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" in?

"Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" by Sigmund Romberg is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" 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 As In A Morning Sunrise" 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 As In A Morning Sunrise" on piano?

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

What other songs by Sigmund Romberg can I play here?

Try "STOUTHEARTED MEN", "Drinking Song (from The Student Prince)", "When I Grow Too Old To Dream". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm)Soft ly

as in a morn ing (Dm)sun rise,

the light of (A)love (A7)comes (Dm)steal ing

in to a new born (Dm)day,

(A7)oh!

(Dm)Flam ing

with all the glow of (Dm)sun rise,

a burn ing (A)kiss (A7)is (Dm)seal ing

the vow that all be (Dm)tray.

For the (C7)pas sions that (F)thrill love

and lift you high (F7)to (D7)heav en

are the pas sions that (Gm)kill love

and let you fall to (E)hell!

So (A)ends each sto ry.

(Dm)Soft ly

as in an eve ning (Dm)sun set,

the light that (A)gave (A7)you (Dm)glo ry

will take it all a (Dm)way.

(Dm)Soft ly

as in a morn ing (Dm)sun rise,

the light of (A)love (A7)comes (Dm)steal ing

in to a new born (Dm)day,

(A7)oh!

(Dm)Flam ing

with all the glow of (Dm)sun rise,

a burn ing (A)kiss (A7)is (Dm)seal ing

the vow that all be (Dm)tray.

For the (C7)pas sions that (F)thrill love

and lift you high (F7)to (D7)heav en

are the pas sions that (Gm)kill love

and let you fall to (E)hell!

So (A)ends each sto ry.

(Dm)Soft ly

as in an eve ning (Dm)sun set,

the light that (A)gave (A7)you (Dm)glo ry

will take it all a (Dm)way.

(Dm)way.

Softly As In A Morning Sunrise by Sigmund Romberg

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

About “Softly As In A Morning Sunrise”

What key is "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" in?: "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" by Sigmund Romberg is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Softly As In A Morning Sunrise" 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 As In A Morning Sunrise" 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 As In A Morning Sunrise" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sigmund Romberg can I play here?: Try "STOUTHEARTED MEN", "Drinking Song (from The Student Prince)", "When I Grow Too Old To Dream". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.