Tender Hands (acoustic)
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Intro:
Em Em Em D
Em Em Em D
Em
Oh how, at the journey's end, I lie in the heat of the night
Am Em
Feeling the heartache, wondering why,
Am Em
I want a friend, I want a friend to lay down beside me
Am C Am D
I want a friend, I want her now, someone who knows what I mean when I say,
G Em
That I need tender hands to hold me, I need tender hands tonight
Am
Will you lay them on my shoulders
G D
Will you lay them on my eyes
G E Am
And I need tender hands to take me all the way to paradise
C G
And then, when it's over
C D G D
I need tender hands to hold me through the night
Em
Touch me with your velvet mouth, I will give all the love that I have
Am Em
Under the moonlight, reaching your heart
Am Em
Where are you now, where are you now, come out of the shadows
Am C
Where are you now, I want you now
Am D
You know that I cannot always be strong,
G Em
And I need tender hands to hold me, I need tender hands tonight
Am
Will you lay them on my shoulders
G D
Will you lay them on my eyes
G E Am
And I need tender hands to take me all the way to paradise
C G
And then, when it's over
C D G
I need tender hands to hold me through the night
Bb C
A am only a voice in a city of noise, can you hear me this time
Bb C D
I see the storm grow, there's a light in the desert tonight
G Em
And I need tender hands, give me tender hands
G Em
I need tender hands all over, give me tender hands all night
Am
Will you lay them on my shoulders
G D
Will you lay them on my eyes
G E Am
And I need tender hands to take me all the way to paradise
C G
And then, when it's over
C D Em
I have tender hands to hold you through the night
C D G Em
I have tender hands to hold you through the night
D G Em
Give me tender hands
D G
I want your tender hands
How to play Tender Hands (acoustic)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.