Killing Me Softly
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Am Dm G C
Strumming my pain with his fingers, singing my life with his words
Am D/F# G F
Killing me softly with his song, killing me softly with his song
C F Bb A
Telling my whole life with his words. Killing me softly with his song
Dm7 G C F
I heard he sang a good song. I heard he had a style
Dm7 G Am
And so I came to see him and listen for a while
Dm7 G C E
And there he was this young boy. A stranger to my eyes
Am Dm G C
Strumming my pain with his fingers, singing my life with his words
Am D/F# G F
Killing me softly with his song, killing me softly with his song
C F Bb A
Telling my whole life with his words. Killing me softly with his song
Dm7 G C F
I felt all flushed with fever. Embarrassed by the crowd.
Dm7 G Am
I felt he found my letters and read each one out loud.
Dm7 G C E
I prayed that he would finish, but he just kept right on
Am Dm G C
Strumming my pain with his fingers, singing my life with his words
Am D/F# G F
Killing me softly with his song, killing me softly with his song
C F Bb A
Telling my whole life with his words. Killing me softly with his song
Dm7 G C F
He sang as if he knew me in all my dark despair.
Dm7 G Am
And then he looked right through me as if I wasn't there.
Dm7 G C E
And he just kept on singing singing clear and strong.
Am Dm G C
Strumming my pain with his fingers, singing my life with his words
Am D/F# G F
Killing me softly with his song, killing me softly with his song
C F Bb A
Telling my whole life with his words. Killing me softly with his song
How to play Killing Me Softly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.