Softly
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Intro
Amaj7 Dmaj7/A Bm7/A
Amaj7sus2 Amaj7 Aadd9
Bm7/A Amaj7sus2
[Verso 1]
Amaj7
Softly she comes
Bm7/A E Amaj7
Whispers the breeze with her passing
Bm7/A E A A7
In secret love she is laughing
D/A Dm A Bm7/A
Softly she comes.. in the night
[Verso 2]
Amaj7
Softly she sighs
Bm7/A E Amaj7
Sweetly she lies never sleeping
Bm7/A E A A7
Her fragrance all in my keeping
D/A Dm A D/A A D/A
Softly she comes.. in the night
[Ponte]
E
Down the darkened hall
D A
I hear her footsteps on the stair
E Esus E
Then she is in my arms once more.......
[Verso 3]
Amaj7
Then softly she goes
Bm7/A E Amaj7
Her shinin' lips in the shadows
Bm7/A E A A7
Whisper goodbye at my window
D/A Dm A
Softly she goes... in the dawn
Outro
D/A G7
Softly she goes...
Amaj7 Aadd9 Bm7/A* Bm7/A* Bm7/A*
In the dawn........
How to play Softly
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.