Softly, as I Leave You
Frank Sinatra
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Softly, I will leave you softly For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go So I leave you softly, long before you miss me Long before your arms can beg me stay For one more hour or one more day After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall So, softly as I leave you there (Softly, long before you kiss me) (Long before your arms can beg me stay) (For one more hour) or one more day After all the years, I can't bear the tears to fall So, softly as I leave you there As I leave I you there As I leave I you there
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Written by: Giorgio Calabrese, Antonio De Vita, Harold David Shaper
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd
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11 facts about this song
Recorders and Release"Softly, As I Leave You" was originally released by Matt Monro in 1962.
- Later, the song was covered by Frank Sinatra in 1964 and by Elvis Presley in 1978.
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OriginsThe song is an English-language adaptation of the Italian song "Piano," written by Giorgio Calabrese and Tony De Vita.
- English lyrics were provided by Hal Shaper.
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PopularityFrank Sinatra's version of "Softly, As I Leave You" reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, displaying the song’s wide popularity.
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PerformancesElvis Presley performed the song only very few times live. His studio recorded version was, however, released as a single and later part of some of his albums.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Frank Sinatra's album also named "Softly, as I Leave You" which gained immense popularity and is considered one of his classic albums.
- For Matt Monro, the song was included in his album "The Rare Monro".
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Grammy NominationsFrank Sinatra's rendition of "Softly, As I Leave You" was nominated for two Grammy awards: ‘Best Male Vocal Performance’ and ‘Record of the Year’.
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Unique Performance Style by ElvisMore often than not, Elvis Presley's performance of the song included only spoken verses, while his backup singers performed the chorus.
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Emotional ValueThe song is often identified for its sentimental value, as the title and lyrics depict a man gently breaking up with his lover.
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Chart Achievement by Matt MonroMatt Monro's version of the song also successfully hit the UK chart and peaked at number ten.
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Finale of Sinatra’s ConcertFrank Sinatra often used "Softly As I Leave You" as the finale for his concerts, which contributed to its fame.
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Cover VersionsApart from Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Matt Monro, the song has been covered by many other artists including Michael Bublé and Cher.
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