Lyrics
The eve ning (F)breeze
ca ressed the (C)trees
ten der (F)ly.
The trem bling (Gm7)trees
em braced the (Eb7)breeze
ten der (F)ly.
Then (Bbm)you
and (C7)I
came (Bbm)wan der ing (C7)by
(C#dim)and (Dm7)lost in a (G)sigh
were (C7)we.
The shore was (F)kissed
by sea and (C)mist
ten der (F)ly.
I can’t for (Gm7)get
how two hearts (Eb7)met
breath less (F)ly.
Your (Bbm)arms o pened (C7)wide
(C#dim)and (Dm7)closed me in (G7)side.
You (G#dim)took my (D)lips,
you took my (Gm7)love
so (C7)ten der (F)ly.
Tenderly by Jack Lawrence
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Tenderly”
- What key is "Tenderly" in?
- "Tenderly" by Jack Lawrence is in the key of F with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Tenderly" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Tenderly" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Tenderly" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jack Lawrence can I play here?
- Try "NEVER SMILE AT A CROCODILE", "Never Smile At A Crocodile". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.