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Softly And Tenderly

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Original key: C
[Verse 1]
CSoftly and Ctenderly FJesus is Ccalling
AmCalling for Dyou and for GmeG  
CSee, on the Cportals, He's Fwaiting and Cwatching
AmWatching Ffor Cyou and Gfor CmeC  
[Chorus]
Come Ghome, Gcome ChoG--Cme
DYe who are D7weary, come GhoG7--me
CEarnestly, Ctenderly, FJesus is Ccalling
AmCalling, Foh Csinner, Gcome ChomeC  C  C  
[Verse 2]
CWhy should we Ctarry when FJesus is Cpleading
AmPleading for Dyou and for GmeG  
CWhy should we Clinger and Fheed not his Cmercies
AmMercies Ffor Cyou and Gfor CmeC  
[Chorus]
Come Ghome, Gcome ChoG--Cme
DYe who are D7weary, come GhoG7--me
CEarnestly, Ctenderly, FJesus is Ccalling
AmCalling, Foh Csinner, Gcome ChomeC  C  C  
[Verse 3]
CO for the Cwonderful Flove He has Cpromised
AmPromised for Dyou and for GmeG  
CThough we have Csinned, He has Fmercy and Cpardon
AmPardon Ffor Cyou and Gfor CmeC  
[Chorus]
Come Ghome, Gcome ChoG--Cme
DYe who are D7weary, come GhoG7--me
CEarnestly, Ctenderly, FJesus is Ccalling
AmCalling, Foh Csinner, Gcome ChomeC  
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The story behind the song

This song finds Johnny Cash exploring themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, which were often present in his music, particularly later in his career. Known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice, Cash brings a humble and somber demeanor to this piece. It appears on his album Johnny Cash Sings Precious Memories. Playing this song evokes a sense of quiet reflection and heartfelt sincerity.

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