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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Leave A Tender Moment Alone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Leave A Tender Moment Alone". Key of Eb, 92 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.