Speak softly love (Godfather theme)
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Am E7 Am E7 Dm7 Fdim Am
Speak softly, love, and hold me warm against your heart;
E7 Am Am7+ F#m F#m7 Dm
I hear your words, the tender, trembling moments start.
Dm7+ Dm7 G7 Am
We're in a world, our very own,
Dm E7sus4 E7 Am
Sharing a love that only few have ever known.
Bridge:
G7/B G7 C
Wine colored days warmed by the sun,
Bb Dm E
Deep, velvet nights when we are one.
Am E7 Am E7 Dm7 Fdim Am
Speak softly, love, so no one hears us but the sky.
E7 Am Am7 F#m F#m7 Dm
The vows of love we make will live until we die.
Dm7+ Dm7 G7 Am
My life is yours, and all because
Dm E7sus4 E7 Am
You came into my world so softly love.
How to play Speak softly love (Godfather theme)
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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.