Killing Me Softly — SATB Choir & Piano Sheet Music
The iconic song by Charles Fox & Norman Gimbel, arranged for SATB choir and piano by Paul Lorenz — ready for rehearsal, ready for the stage
Every choir director knows the moment: you play the opening bars, and you watch your singers recognize it — faces opening, posture straightening, that collective intake of breath that tells you you’ve found the right piece. “Killing Me Softly” has been doing that to audiences since Roberta Flack’s Grammy-winning 1973 recording, and the Fugees’ 1996 revival confirmed what the song had always known about itself: it belongs to every generation that hears it.
This SATB choir and piano arrangement captures the emotional warmth of the original without demanding the impossible. Voice parts are singable but not simplified — the harmonic interest is intact, the melodic arc is true to Flack’s phrasing, and the piano accompaniment is written for a competent accompanist, not reduced to a MIDI outline. For experienced community choirs, university ensembles, or any group programming a crossover concert, this is the arrangement that makes the audience put down their programmes and listen.
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Choir & Piano
€19.90Thirteen A4 pages — the complete vocal score with all four voices above a fully written-out piano part, choir and accompanist reading from one score. High-resolution PDF, delivered the moment you pay.
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“Killing Me Softly With His Song” is also published in this scoring — with its own score preview and full details on the edition page.
View this edition →Quality in detail
- Singable SATB Writing: Voice parts that honor the original’s melodic arc — challenging enough to be rewarding, accessible enough for Grade 3 ensembles.
- 600 DPI Professional Print Quality: Every note legible at any scale — on screen, on a music stand, or printed on A4.
- Instant PDF Delivery: Download immediately after purchase — all parts available at once, no waiting, no shipping.
- Two Iconic Versions, One Arrangement: Captures the soulful warmth of Roberta Flack’s Grammy-winning original and the rhythmic energy of the Fugees’ •1 hit.
- Bespoke Customization Available: Need a different key, SSA voicing, or a solo cue line? Contact Paul Lorenz directly for tailored adjustments.
Killing Me Softly With His Song sheet music at a glance
| Song | Killing Me Softly With His Song — music by Charles Fox, lyrics by Norman Gimbel; a Grammy-winning standard through Roberta Flack (1973) and the Fugees (1996) |
| Arrangement | SATB choir with piano |
| Arranger | Paul Lorenz — arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road |
| Scoring | Complete vocal score with piano, engraved in score — 13 A4 pages |
| Difficulty | Grade 3 — intermediate; experienced community choirs and university ensembles |
| Format | High-resolution 600 DPI PDF — instant download, print- and tablet-ready |
| Licensing | Licensed for performances by the purchasing ensemble; public performances reported to your PRO (GEMA/AKM/SUISA or ASCAP/BMI/PRS) by the organiser as usual |
| Price | €19.90 |
Is this edition right for you?
A crossover centrepiece that lets a choir show its warmth without over-reaching. This edition is written for:
- Experienced community and amateur choirs programming a popular concert highlight
- University and conservatory ensembles with solid sight-reading
- Crossover and pops concerts that want a piece the audience recognises instantly
- Directors who value singable-but-not-simplified voice parts
Need a transposition or a different voicing? Paul Lorenz adapts it on request — just ask before you buy.
What you receive
- The complete vocal score with piano — thirteen A4 pages, all four voices above a fully written-out piano part
- One high-resolution PDF, delivered instantly and yours to keep — print a copy for every singer and the accompanist
Programming Killing Me Softly With His Song
Placed in the second half of a programme, this arrangement gives a choir a moment of collective stillness — the melody is famous enough to draw the room in on the first phrase, yet the SATB writing keeps the harmonic interest alive from verse to verse. Let the piano breathe under the voices rather than driving them, and shape the dynamic arc toward the final refrain. It sits comfortably beside other soul and pop standards, or as a warm contrast to more formal choral repertoire. Explore the related arrangements below to build the rest of the programme.
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Killing Me Softly With His Song sheet music — frequently asked questions
What exactly is included in the download?
One high-resolution PDF of thirteen A4 pages containing the complete vocal score — Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass above a fully written-out piano part, engraved together in score. There are no separately extracted voice parts and no standalone piano part; choir and accompanist read from the same score.
What is the difficulty level for this choir arrangement?
Grade 3 — Intermediate. This arrangement is accessible for experienced community choirs and university ensembles with solid sight-reading ability. The voice parts are musically rewarding without being technically prohibitive, and the piano accompaniment is idiomatic for a competent accompanist.
Is a performance license included?
Your purchase includes the licence for performances by the purchasing ensemble (your choir) at concerts and events, plus the right to print as many copies as your ensemble needs. As usual, the public performance itself is reported to the responsible performing-rights society — GEMA in Germany, AKM in Austria, SUISA in Switzerland (ASCAP/BMI/PRS elsewhere) — by the organiser or choir. For commercial recordings or broadcast use, please contact us directly.
Can the arrangement be transposed or adapted for different voicing?
Absolutely. Paul Lorenz Music offers bespoke customization — key transpositions, SSA or TTBB adaptations, or the addition of solo cue lines are all possible. Contact us directly with your requirements, before or after purchase.
What is your refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of our products, we cannot offer refunds once the download has been accessed. We encourage you to review the score preview carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.