Tenderly
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Tenderly - Tony Bennett, 1960
(A little easier to play for the less advanced player)
Intro: A F#7 Bm7 Dm7 E7
A E7 A7 D7
The evening breeze, caressed the trees, tenderly,
Bm7 Dm7 A C#m7 Bm7 A
The trembling trees, embraced the breeze, tenderly.
Dm Dm7 E7 Dm Dm7 E7
Then you and I, came wandering by,
F#m7 B7 Bm7 E7
And lost in a sigh, were we.
A E7 A7 D7
The shore was kissed, by sea and mist, tenderly;
Bm7 Dm7 A (C#m7 Bm7 A
I can't forget, how two hearts met, breathlessly.
Dm Dm7 E7 F#m7 B7
Your arms opened wide, and closed me inside;
A Bm7 Dm7 A D7 Bm7 E7
You took my lips, you took my love, so ten - der - ly.
Instrumental Interlude: First verse Chords
A E7 A7 D7
The shore was kissed, by sea and mist, tenderly;
Bm7 Dm7 A (C#m7) Bm7 A
I can't forget, how two hearts met, breathlessly.
Dm Dm7 E7 F#m7 B7
Your arms opened wide, and closed me inside; (5th)
A Bm7 Dm7 A D7 Bm7 E7 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.