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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" by Billy Joel in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 92 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" is in the key of Eb at 92 BPM.