: Perhaps the most famous piece, this romantic yet somber melody is used to underscore the film's more sentimental and personal moments.
Originally an instrumental piece, "Speak Softly, Love" became a massive popular hit after English lyrics were added by Larry Kusik. The Godfather Theme Song
: A forlorn solo trumpet motif that opens the film over a black screen. It sets a portentous tone that blossoms into a fuller orchestral waltz, symbolizing the family's formal and tradition-bound nature. : Perhaps the most famous piece, this romantic