Softly, as I Leave You is Frank Sinatra's twenty-sixth studio album, released in 1964 by Reprise Records. It was recorded at Reprise Studios in Hollywood, California, during sessions held in 1964, with orchestral arrangements by Don Costa, Neal Hefti, and Billy May.
The album reached number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified gold by the RIAA. The title track, 'Softly, as I Leave You', was a minor hit on the singles chart, peaking at number 87 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Production was handled by Sonny Burke, and the album showcases Sinatra exploring themes of farewell and melancholy, with a focus on orchestral ballads. The cover features a photograph of Sinatra with a blurred background, designed by the Reprise art studio.