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Softly, Softly 

Copyright © 2017, Martyn Adams, Gordon Ayshford, Jane Kelson. All rights reserved. 

 

Verse 1

Softly, Softly, she turns to get undressed,  

and dreams of the past 

Gently, Gently, she walks across the room,  

to the bedside drawer 

Remembering the place,  

and kissing his face 

Exchanging sighs as lovers do 

 

Verse 2

Softly, Softly, she takes a picture out,  

and sits on the floor 

Gently, Gently, she strokes the picture frame,  

but stares at the door 

Remembering the place,  

and kissing his face 

Exchanging sighs as lovers do 

 

Chorus 

Love is a thief of time, uncaring, unfair and blind 

Leaving nothing at all, just memories 

Love is summer's day, then it goes away 

And that just leaves – sweet memories 

 

Verse 3

Softly, Softly, she hears the baby cry,  

stands again and sighs 

Gently, Gently, comforting her boy,  

her last remaining joy 

Remembering the place,  

and kissing his face 

Exchanging sighs as lovers do 

 

Chorus 

Love is a thief of time, uncaring, unfair and blind 

Leaving nothing at all, just memories 

Love is summer's day, then it goes away 

And that just leaves – sweet memories 

 

Verse 4

Softly, Softly, she sings a lullaby,  

and tries not to cry 

Gently, Gently, she leaves the babe asleep, 

but her memories are to keep… 

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