Frank Sinatra – Killing me softly – 1973

“Frank Sinatra-Killing Me Softly” is a melodious masterpiece that has left an indelible mark on the world of music. In 1973, the legendary Frank Sinatra, known for his velvety vocals and charismatic stage presence, took on this iconic song and created a rendition that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. The song’s emotional depth and Sinatra’s unmatched ability to convey feelings through music make this rendition a timeless treasure.

Did You Know?

Did you know that “Killing Me Softly” was originally written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel in 1971? The song’s journey began with Lori Lieberman, who was inspired to write a poem after attending a Don McLean concert. This poem eventually turned into the beloved song we know today. The song gained widespread recognition when it was recorded by Roberta Flack in 1972, and Sinatra’s version a year later added yet another layer of emotion and allure to the track.

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Lyrics:

I heard she sang a good song, I heard she had a style.
And so I came to see her and listen for a while.
And there she was this young girl, a stranger to my eyes.

Strumming my pain with her fingers,
singing my life with her words,
killing me softly with her song,
killing me softly with her song,
telling my whole life with her words,
killing me softly with her song

I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd,
I felt she found my letters and read each one out loud.
I prayed that she would finish but she just kept right on.

Strumming my pain with her fingers,
singing my life with her words,
killing me softly with her song,
killing me softly with her song,
telling my whole life with her words,
killing me softly with her song

She sang as if he knew me in all my dark despair
and then she looked right through me as if I wasn’t there.
But she just came to singing, singing clear and strong.

Strumming my pain with her fingers,
singing my life with her words,
killing me softly with her song,
killing me softly with her song,
telling my whole life with her words,
killing me softly with her song