(Love Is) The Tender Trap

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

You (F)see a pair of laugh ing (F#dim)eyes

and (Cm7)sud den ly you’re sigh ing (C7)sighs;

you’re (Cm7)think ing noth ing’s (F7)wrong, you (Eb7)string a long, boy, then (A)snap!

Those (G9)eyes, those sighs, they’re (Gm7)part of the (C7)ten der (F)trap!

You’re (F)hand in hand be neath the (F#dim)trees

and (Cm7)soon there’s mu sic in the (C7)breeze;

you’re (Cm7)act ing kind of (F7)smart, un (Eb7)til your heart just goes (A)whap!

Those (G9)trees, that breeze, they’re (Gm7)part of the (C7)ten der (F)trap!

You’re (F)trap!

(CN.C.)Some star ry (E)night,

when her (A7)kiss es make you (Dm)tin (Gm7)gle,

she’ll hold you (E)tight

and you’ll (A7)hate your self for (Dm7)be (G7)ing

(Gm7)sin (Gb7)gle.

And (F#dim)all at once it seems so nice,

the (C7)folks are throw ing shoes and rice;

you (Cm)hur ry to a (F7)spot that’s (Eb7)just a dot on the (A)map!

You (G9)won der how it (Gm7)all came a (Gm7)bout it’s (A)too late now, there’s (D7)no get ting out.

You (Gm)fell in (Gm(maj7))love, and (Gm7)love is the (C7)ten (Gb7)der (F)trap!

(Love Is) The Tender Trap — Piano Lead Sheet

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"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “(Love Is) The Tender Trap”

Where are the chord symbols for "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" is in F.
What key is "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" by Frank Sinatra played in?
(Love Is) The Tender Trap is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "(Love Is) The Tender Trap"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "(Love Is) The Tender Trap"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "(Love Is) The Tender Trap"?
"(Love Is) The Tender Trap" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" is in the key of F at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "(Love Is) The Tender Trap"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.