Soon

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

(F)Soon

the lone ly (A)nights will be (D7)end ed, (Gm7)soon,

two hearts as (Bbm6)one will be (C7)blend ed.

I’ve found the (F)hap pi ness I’ve (Bbmaj7)wait ed (Bb6)for;

the on ly (E7)girl that I was (Am7)fat ed (Dm7)for.

(Eb7)Oh!

(F)Soon

a lit tle (A)cot tage will (D7)find us (Gm7)safe

with all our (Bbm6)cares far be (C7)hind us.

The day you’re (F9)mine this world will (Bb6)be in tune.

Let’s (Dm7)make that (Gm7)day (C13)come soon.

(F)Soon,

my dear, you’ll (A)nev er be (D7)lone ly, (Gm7)soon,

you’ll find I (Bbm6)live for you (C7)on ly.

When I’m with (F)you who cares what (Bbmaj7)time it (Bb6)is,

or what the (E7)place or what the (Am7)cli mate (Dm7)is?

(Eb7)Oh!

(F)Soon

our lit tle (A)ship will come (D7)sail ing (Gm7)home

through ev ’ry (Bbm6)storm, nev er (C7)fail ing.

The day you’re (F9)mine this world will (Bb6)be in tune.

Let’s (Dm7)make that (Gm7)day (C13)come soon.

(Gm7)day (Gb)come (CN.C.)soon.

Soon — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Soon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 148 BPM.

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

About “Soon”

Where are the chord symbols for "Soon" 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. "Soon" is in F.
What key is "Soon" by George Gershwin played in?
Soon is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Soon"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Soon" 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 "Soon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Soon"?
"Soon" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "SWANEE", "WHO CARES?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Soon" 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. "Soon" is in the key of F at 148 BPM.
What chords are in "Soon"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.