Try A Little Tenderness

by Frank Sinatra

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Lyrics

(G)Oh, she may be (Em)wea ry,

and young (D7)girls, they do get wea ry; wear ing the (Dm)same shab by (E7)dress.

But when she gets wea ry

try a lit tle ten der (G)ness.

You know she’s (Em)wait ing,

just an (D7)tic i pat get ing

things (Dm)that she’ll nev er, nev er, (E7)nev er, nev er pos sess.

But while all she’s there wait ing, and with out them, do is try

a lit tle (G)ten der ness.

It’s not

(B7)just

sen ti men tal, no;

she has

her grief and care.

But for soft words

(Bm)we all spoke so gen tle, yeah,

it makes it eas i er,

eas i er to (D7)bear.

(G)ten der ness.

Try A Little Tenderness by Frank Sinatra — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Try A Little Tenderness” by Frank Sinatra in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Try A Little Tenderness" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Try A Little Tenderness"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.