Softly And Tenderly
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C F C
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
Am D7 G7
Calling for you and for me
C F C
See on the portals He's waiting and watching
F C G7 C F C
Watching for you and for me
G7 C Am
Come home come home
D7 G7
Ye who are weary come home
C F C
Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling
Am F C G7 C F C
Calling o sinner come home
F C
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading
Am D7 G7
Pleading for you and for me
C F C
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies
F C G7 C F C
Mercies for you and for me
G7 C Am
Come home come home
D7 G7
Ye who are weary come home
C F C
Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling
Am F C G7 C F C
Calling o sinner come home
F C
Oh for that wonderful love He has promised
Am D7 G7
Promised for you and for me
C F C
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon
F C G7 C F C
Pardon for you and for me
G7 C Am
Come home come home
D7 G7
Ye who are weary come home
C F C
Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling
Am F C G7 C F C
Calling o sinner come home
Am F C G7 F C
Calling o sinner come home
How to play Softly And Tenderly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.