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She may be wea ry,
(Dm7)wo men do get wea (G7)ry,
(C)wear ing the (Gm)same shab by (A7)dress,
and when she’s wea ry,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
You know she’s wait ing,
(Dm)just an ti ci pat (G7)ing,
(C)things she may (Gm)nev er pos (A7)sess.
While she’s with out them,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
It’s (F)not just
sen ti (E7)men tal,
she (Am)has her grief (Caug)and (A7)care,
and a (Dm)word
that’s soft and (A7)gen tle,
makes it (Em)ea si er
to (G9)bear.
You won’t re gret it,
(Dm7)wo men don’t for get (G7)it,
(C)love is their (Gm)whole hap pi (A7)ness.
It’s all so ea sy,
(F)try a lit tle (Dm7)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
She may be wea ry,
(Dm7)wo men do get wea (G7)ry,
(C)wear ing the (Gm)same shab by (A7)dress,
and when she’s wea ry,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
You know she’s wait ing,
(Dm)just an ti ci pat (G7)ing,
(C)things she may (Gm)nev er pos (A7)sess.
While she’s with out them,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
It’s (F)not just
sen ti (E7)men tal,
she (Am)has her grief (Caug)and (A7)care,
and a (Dm)word
that’s soft and (A7)gen tle,
makes it (Em)ea si er
to (G9)bear.
You won’t re gret it,
(Dm7)wo men don’t for get (G7)it,
(C)love is their (Gm)whole hap pi (A7)ness.
It’s all so ea sy,
(F)try a lit tle (Dm7)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
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Try A Little Tenderness — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness" by The Commitments in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Try A Little Tenderness”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness" by The Commitments in?
- The backing track is in C at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Try A Little Tenderness" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Try A Little Tenderness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Try A Little Tenderness" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- "Try A Little Tenderness" was originally performed by The Commitments. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Try A Little Tenderness" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Try A Little Tenderness by The Commitments, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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