Soft And Tenderly
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F Bb F
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
C
Calling for you and for me
F Bb F
See, on the portals, He's waiting and watching,
C F
Watching for you and for me.
[Chorus]
C F
Come home, come home,
G C
Ye who are weary, come home!
F Bb F
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
C F
Calling, O sinner, come home!
F Bb F
O for the wonderful love He has promised,
C
Promised for you and for me!
F Bb F
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
C F
Pardon for you and for me.
[Chorus] x2
C F
Come home, come home,
G C
Ye who are weary, come home!
F Bb F
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
C F
Calling, O sinner, come home!
How to play Soft And Tenderly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.