Softly
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Amaj7 Bm7 E Amaj7 Bm7
Softly she comes, whispers the breeze with her passing
E Amaj7 A7 D
In secret love, she is laughing
Dm6 Amaj7 D6
Softly she comes in the night
Amaj7 Bm7 E Amaj7 Bm7
Softly she sighs, sweetly she lies never sleeping
E Amaj7 A7 D
Her fragrance all in my keeping
Dm6 Amaj7 D6
Softly she comes in the night
E D A
Down the darkened hall I hear her footsteps on the stair
E
Then she is in my arms once more
Amaj7 Bm7 E Amaj7 Bm7
Then softly she goes, her shining lips in the shadows,
E Amaj7 A7 D
Whisper good-bye at my window
Dm6 Amaj7 D6
Softly she goes in the dawn
Dm6 Amaj7 D6
Softly she goes in the dawn
How to play Softly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Amaj7. 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.