Try A Little Tenderness
View chords used in this chart
A F#m D9 E7
She may be weary women do get weary
A C#m5-/7 F#7
Wearing the same shabby dress
D9 E7/13 E7 D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A F#m D9 Dm6 E7
And when she's weary, try a little tenderness
A F#m D9 Dm6 Cdim E7
You know she's waiting, just anticipating
A C#m5-/7 F#7 Gdim F#7
Things she may never possess
Bm Bm/A D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D9 Bb7M A A7
While she's without them, try a little tendeness
Bridge
D Fdim C#7
It's not just sentimental
F#m Bm7 F#m
She has her grief and care
D Cdim F#7
And a word that's soft and gentle
B7 Cdim B7 E7
Makes it easier to bear
A G#m F#m D9 Dm6 Cdim Bb9
You won't regret it women don't forget it
A Cdim C#m5-/7 Bm5-/7 F#7 Gdim F#7
Love is their whole happiness
Bm Bm5-/7 E7/13 E7 D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 A D9 Bb7M A6
It's all so easy try a little tenderness
How to play Try A Little Tenderness
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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.