Chester Burton Atkins born 20 June 1924 - Died 30 June 2001 in Nashville, T… Read Full Bio ↴Chester Burton Atkins born 20 June 1924 - Died 30 June 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (1942–1996) . was an American guitarist and record producer. Together with Owen Bradley, Atkins created the smoother country music style known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country music's appeal to include adult pop music fans as well. His virtuoso picking style - inspired by Merle Travis, Django Reinhardt, George Barnes and Les Paul - brought him admirers both within and outside the country scene. Atkins produced records for Eddy Arnold, Don Gibson, Jim Reeves, Jerry Reed, Connie Smith, and Waylon Jennings.

Come Softly to Me
Chet Atkins Lyrics

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Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
Mm dooby do

(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)

(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)

(Come softly, darling)
(Come to me, stay)
(You're my ob-session)
(For ever and a day)

I want, want you to know
I love, I love you so
Please hold, hold me so tight
All through, all through the night

(Speak softly, darling)
(Hear what I say)
(I love you always)
(Always, always)

I've waited, waited so long
For your kisses and your love
Please come, come to me
From up, from up above

(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
I need, need you so much
Wanna feel your warm touch

Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm

Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do

Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chet Atkins’s “Come Softly to Me” are simple and direct, expressing the desire of the singer to have their lover near. The use of “mm dooby do” and “dahm dahm” throughout the song creates a soft and soothing atmosphere, adding to the romantic tone. The repeated “come softly, darling” phrase emphasizes the gentleness and tenderness of the singer's plea.

The verse “I want, want you to know, I love, I love you so” clearly states the singer’s romantic intentions, while the chorus “speak softly, darling, hear what I say, I love you always, always, always” reinforces the depth of the love being expressed. The singer is waiting for their lover, longing for their kisses and love “from up above.”

Overall, the lyrics of “Come Softly to Me” are a heartfelt plea for love and affection. The simplicity of the lyrics allows the focus to be on the singer’s emotions, creating a romantic and intimate tone.

Line by Line Meaning

Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Rhythmic sounds expressing love and affection

Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Repeating chords to set the mood

Come softly, darling
Gently approach me, my love

Come to me, stay
Come to me and never leave my side

You're my ob-session
I am deeply infatuated with you

For ever and a day
My love for you is eternal

I want, want you to know
My love for you is immense

I love, I love you so
My affection for you knows no bounds

Please hold, hold me so tight
Hold me close and never let me go

All through, all through the night
Stay with me through the night

Speak softly, darling
Please speak to me gently and with care

Hear what I say
Listen to my words of love

I love you always
My love for you is constant

Always, always
My love for you will never fade

I've waited, waited so long
I have longed for you for so long

For your kisses and your love
I crave your affection and your kisses

Please come, come to me
Please come to me and complete my life

From up, from up above
Come to me from the heavens above

I need, need you so much
I cannot live without you by my side

Wanna feel your warm touch
I yearn for the comfort of your embrace

Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
Background music to enhance the emotional impact

Mm dooby do
Expressing love and affection

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY TROXEL, BARBARA ELLIS, GRETCHEN CHRISTOPHER

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