Tenderly
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Intro:) A F#7 Bm7/5- Dm6 E7
A E7/5+ A7/9 D9
The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly,
Bm7/5- Dm7 A (C#m7/5-) Bm7/5- A
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly.
Dm Dm6 E7 Dm Dm6 E7
Then you and I came wandering by,
Fdim F#m7 B7 Bm7/5- E7
And lost in a sigh were we.
A E7/5+ A7/9 D9
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly;
Bm7/5- Dm7 A (C#m7/5-) Bm7/5- A
I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly.
Dm Dm6 E7 Fdim F#m7 Cdim B7
Your arms opened wide and closed me in - side;
Cdim A Fdim Bm7/5- Dm7/5- Fdim A D9 Bm7/5- E7
You took my lips, you took my love so ten - der - ly.
(Instrumental Interlude: first verse)
A E7/5+ A7/9 D9
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly;
Bm7/5- Dm7 A (C#m7/5-) Bm7/5- A
I can't forget how two hearts met breathlessly.
Dm Dm6 E7 Fdim F#m7 Cdim B7
Your arms opened wide and closed me in - side;
Cdim A Fdim Bm7/5- Dm7/5- Fdim A D9 Bm7/5- A
You took my lips, you took my love so ten - der - ly.
How to play Tenderly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.