Tender Years
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Intro: G Em C D
Verse:
G
When the moon hung soft and low,
Em
Catchin' stardust in the light
C
You held me closer and closer
D
There was magic in the night
Verse:
G
A sweet love song, a melody
Em
that I still can recall
C
Two young hearts filled with dreams
D
To walk away with it all
[Refrão] G
Whoa, whoa tender years
Em
Won't you wash away my tears
C
How I wish you were here
D
Please don't go, tender years
Verse:
G
A summer love, a beach romance
Em
Sought her kisses in the sand
C
Two young hearts filled with fire
D
Lost in never-neverland.
[Refrão] G
Whoa, whoa tender years
Em
Won't you wash away my tears
C
How I wish you were here
D
Please don't go, tender years
INTERLUDE G Em C D
[Refrão] G
Whoa, whoa tender years
Em
Won't you wash away my tears
C
How I wish you were here
D
Please don't go, tender years
OUTRO:
ONE GUITAR CAN STRUM THE G CHORD WHILE THE
OTHER GUITAR PLAYS THIS ON THE
HIGH E STRING E ---4--0--2--7-- OVER AND OVER
How to play Tender Years
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.