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Softly chords by
Gordon Lightfoot
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
G
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Verse 1
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Softly she comes
D
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Whispers the breeze
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C
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with her passing
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G

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In secret love,
D
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Dm
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she is laughing
Cm
Cm
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Softly, she comes

in the night
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Verse 2

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Softly, she sighs
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Sweetly, she lies, never sleeping
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Her fragrance all in my keeping
Cm
Cm
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Softly she comes
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in the night
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Verse 3
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Down the darkened hall
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I hear her footsteps on my stair
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And she is in my arms once more
Verse 4
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Softly, she goes
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Her shining lips in the shadows
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Whisper goodbye at my
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Cm
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Softly, she goes in the dawn
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Chords

  • G

  • C

  • D

  • Dm

  • Cm

    3

  • F

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Softly by Gordon Lightfoot is B major.

The primary chords used in Softly are B, E, F#, F#m, Em, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Softly is approximately 109 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Softly using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Softly. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Gordon Lightfoot.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Softly to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Softly by Gordon Lightfoot on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.