I've often wondered how love would strike me next

Would it hit my like thunder, that's what I'd expect

But when I held you, I know it was different from the start

No words were spoken, but I felt it in my heart



It was softer than a whisper

Quiet as the moon

But I could hear it loud as laughter

Across a crowded room

It was gentle as a baby's hand

But it held me like a chain

It was softer than a whisper

When love called out my name



Last night you lay sleepin' when I thought I heard a sound

I got up and slowly, took a look around

Well I found no answer-- No sound I could explain

It must have been your heart, dear, callin' out my name



It was softer than a whisper

Quiet as the moon

But I could hear it loud as laughter

Across a crowded room

It was gentle as a baby's hand

But it held me like a chain

It was softer than a whisper

When love called out my name



Yes, it was softer than a whisper

When love called out my name