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(CN.C.)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,
sing ing my life with his words,
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.
I heard he sang a good song,
I heard he had a smile,
and so I came to see him and lis ten for a while.
And there he was, this young boy,
a strang er to my eyes.
(Em)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,
(D)sing ing my life with his words,
(Em)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.
I heard he sang a good song,
I heard he had a smile,
and so I came to see him and lis ten for a while.
And there he was, this young boy,
a strang er to my eyes.
(Em)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,
(D)sing ing my life with his words,
(Em)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.
(Em)Oh
oh
(Em)la la la la la la
woh
la
woh
la
(E)la.
(Em)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,
(D)sing ing my life with his words,
(Em)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.
(Em)Strum ming my pain with his fin gers,
(D)sing ing my life with his words,
(Em)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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Killing Me Softly With His Song" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
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About “Killing Me Softly With His Song”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Killing Me Softly With His Song"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Killing Me Softly With His Song" by Roberta Flack played in?
- Killing Me Softly With His Song is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Killing Me Softly With His Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Killing Me Softly With His Song" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Killing Me Softly With His Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Killing Me Softly With His Song"?
- "Killing Me Softly With His Song" was originally performed by Roberta Flack. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Killing Me Softly With His Song"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am, C, D, E, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Roberta Flack can I play here?
- Try "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU", "TONIGHT, I CELEBRATE MY LOVE", "FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Killing Me Softly With His Song". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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