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She may be wea ry,
(Dm7)wo men do get wea (G7)ry,
(C)wear ing the (Gm)same shab by (A7)dress,
and when she’s wea ry,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
You know she’s wait ing,
(Dm)just an ti ci pat (G7)ing,
(C)things she may (Gm)nev er pos (A7)sess.
While she’s with out them,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
It’s (F)not just
sen ti (E7)men tal,
she (Am)has her grief (Caug)and (A7)care,
and a (Dm)word
that’s soft and (A7)gen tle,
makes it (Em)ea si er
to (G9)bear.
You won’t re gret it,
(Dm7)wo men don’t for get (G7)it,
(C)love is their (Gm)whole hap pi (A7)ness.
It’s all so ea sy,
(F)try a lit tle (Dm7)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
She may be wea ry,
(Dm7)wo men do get wea (G7)ry,
(C)wear ing the (Gm)same shab by (A7)dress,
and when she’s wea ry,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
You know she’s wait ing,
(Dm)just an ti ci pat (G7)ing,
(C)things she may (Gm)nev er pos (A7)sess.
While she’s with out them,
(G)try a lit tle (G9)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
It’s (F)not just
sen ti (E7)men tal,
she (Am)has her grief (Caug)and (A7)care,
and a (Dm)word
that’s soft and (A7)gen tle,
makes it (Em)ea si er
to (G9)bear.
You won’t re gret it,
(Dm7)wo men don’t for get (G7)it,
(C)love is their (Gm)whole hap pi (A7)ness.
It’s all so ea sy,
(F)try a lit tle (Dm7)ten (G7)der (C)ness.
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Try A Little Tenderness — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness" by The Commitments. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Try A Little Tenderness”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Try A Little Tenderness" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Try A Little Tenderness".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness" by The Commitments in?
- The backing track is in C at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Try A Little Tenderness" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Try A Little Tenderness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Try A Little Tenderness" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- "Try A Little Tenderness" was originally performed by The Commitments. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Try A Little Tenderness" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Try A Little Tenderness" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.