Hymn Chords

287. Softly and Tenderly

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Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,

Eb          F7          Bb
Calling for you and for me;

Eb                          Ab
At the heart’s portals He’s waiting and watching,

Eb       Ab  Eb      Bb7 Eb
Watching for you and for me.

Eb   Bb7        Eb Bb7 Eb
Come home, come home;

Bb         C     F7   Bb F7 Bb7
Ye who are weary come home;

Eb                   Ab       Eb
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,

Eb       Ab Eb     Bb7  Eb
Calling, O sinner, come home!


[[Full Lyrics]]

[Verse 1]
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
At the heart’s portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.

[Refrain]
Come home, come home;
Ye who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!

[Verse 2]
Why should we tary when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me?

[Verse 3]
Think of the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me.