Leave A Tender Moment Alone

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

E ven though I’m in love, (Ebmaj7)love.

But (Cm7)some times I (Cm7)get so a fraid I I’ll say some thing so mouth (Ebmaj7)wrong

’cause (Cm7)just to have a some thing to say.

I know the mo ment is n’t (Fm7)right

to (Cm)tell the girl a (Cm)com i cal line to keep the con ver sa tion (Fm7)light,

I guess I’m (Cm)just fright ened (Cm)out of my mind.

But (CN.C.)if that’s how I (Ebmaj7)feel,

then it’s the (Cm7)best feel ing (Cm7)I’ve ev er known, it’s un de ni a bly real.

So (Cm7)Leave a ten der mo ment a lone.

(CN.C.)Yes I know I’m in (Ebmaj7)love.

But (Cm7)just when I (Cm7)ought to re lax, I put my foot in my mouth (Ebmaj7)wrong

’cause (Cm7)I’m to just a void ing the facts.

I If the girl gets too n’t (Fm7)close,

if (Cm)I the need some (Cm)room to es cape, to when the mo ment a to (Fm7)rose,

I guess I’d (Cm)tell her it’s (Cm)all a mis take.

But (CN.C.)that’s not how I (Ebmaj7)feel,

then it’s no, (Cm7)that’s not the (Cm7)wom an I’ve known, she’s un de ni a bly real.

So (Cm7)leave a ten der mo ment a lone.

(CN.C.)Yes I know I’m in (CN.C.)But it’s not on ly (Am7)me

break ing down when the ten sion gets high.

Just when I’m in a (Em7)se ri ous mood,

she is sud den ly (Dm)qui et and (C#)shy.

(Cm7)Leave a ten der (Cm7)mo ment a lone.

(Cm7)Leave a ten der (Cm7)mo ment a lone.

(Cm7)Leave a ten der (Cm7)mo ment a lone.

(Cm7)Leave a ten der (Cm7)mo ment a lone.

Leave A Tender Moment Alone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 92 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Leave A Tender Moment Alone”

Can I play "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" by Billy Joel played in?
Leave A Tender Moment Alone is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
"Leave A Tender Moment Alone" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am7, Bb, C, C#aug, Cm, Cm7, Cmin, +8 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.