Key: Db · BPM: 110 · Difficulty: Advanced · Chords: Gbmaj7, Ebm9, Bbm7, Db, Fmaj7/Db, Ebm, Fm, Db/Eb, Fm7/Db, Eb, F, Bbm, Bbm3
[Intro] Gbmaj7 Ebm9 Bbm7 Db Gbmaj7 [Verse] Ebm9 Bbm7 I'm dazzled hard, we're in Berlin Db And when you leave, Fmaj7/Db Gbmaj7 Just break it down to me softly Ebm9 Through veils of rain, Bbm7 I'm shattering Db I dip into the love We had with ease Gbmaj7 Lemon and ginger beer, Ebm9 Soap suds on navels Bbm7 If I've upset you, could Db You maybe say so? Gbmaj7 Has something changed, have Ebm9 I just missed the memo? Bbm7 Db Tell me what I don't know Fmaj7/Db Ebm Fm Oh, won't you... [Chorus] Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Oh, I forget myself, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 [Verse 2] Ebm9 Bbm7 The pressure thuds behind my eyes Db Fm7/Db You look at me as if it's my fault that Gbmaj7 we're stood here Ebm9 The cobalt of your Bbm7 Db scarf has pulled clear Gbmaj7 Stealing me traffic cones, Ebm9 Smiling at babies Bbm7 Db I must admit I wanted You to save me Gbmaj7 Now I'm sat on the ground, Ebm9 Feeling half crazy Bbm7 Db I don't want you to go Eb F Oh, won't you... [Chorus] Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Oh, I forget myself, Db/Eb I don't want no one else [Bridge] N.C. Oh, I forget myself, I don't want no one else Bbm Oh, I forget myself, I don't want no one else Bbm3 Oh, I forget myself, I don't want no one else N.C. Eb F Oh, won't you... [Chorus] Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Break it to me softly, Db/Eb Ebm Fm I don't want no one else Gbmaj7 Break it to me, break it to me, Break it to me Db Oh, I forget myself, Db/Eb I don't want no one else
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 1st of February 2022, the track was released. The track was written by Paul Epworth & Arlo Parks.

Track Info
- Song: Softly
- Artist: Arlo Parks
- Written by Paul Epworth & Arlo Parks
- Produced by Paul Epworth
- Released Date: 1 February 2022
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Db
- Chords: Gbmaj7, Ebm9, Bbm7, Db, Fmaj7/Db, Ebm, Fm, Db/Eb, Fm7/Db, Eb, F, Bbm, Bbm3
- BPM: 110
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Softly in?
Softly is in the key of Db.
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What chords do I need for Softly?
You need Gbmaj7, Ebm9, Bbm7, Db, Fmaj7/Db, Ebm, Fm, Db/Eb, Fm7/Db, Eb, F, Bbm, Bbm3 to play Softly by Arlo Parks.
Do I need a capo for Softly?
No capo is needed to play Softly by Arlo Parks.
How hard is Softly to play on guitar?
Softly by Arlo Parks is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.