Killing Me Softly With His Song

by Roberta Flack

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I heard he sang a good song,

I heard he had a style,

and so I came to see him to (Am)lis ten for a while.

And there he was, this young boy,

a stran ger to my eyes.

(Am)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,

(G)sing ing my life with his words.

(Am)Kill ing me soft ly with his song, kill ing me soft ly

with his song, tell ing my whole life

with his words, kill ing me soft ly

with his song.

felt all flushed with fe ver,

em bar rassed by the crowd.

I felt he found my let ters and (Am)read each one out loud.

I prayed that he would fin ish,

but he just kept right on.

(Am)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,

(G)sing ing my life with his words.

(Am)Kill ing me soft ly with his song, kill ing me soft ly

with his song, tell ing my whole life

with his words, kill ing me soft ly

with his song.

Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Killing Me Softly With His Song” by Roberta Flack in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Killing Me Softly With His Song" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Killing Me Softly With His Song"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Killing Me Softly With His Song" use?
Just 11 chords: A, Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, Dm7, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Roberta Flack songs work for kids?
Try "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU", "TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE", "Killing Me Softly With His Song". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.