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(G)Oh, she may be (Em)wea ry,
and young (D7)girls, they do get wea ry; wear ing the (Dm)same shab by (E7)dress.
But when she gets wea ry
try a lit tle ten der (G)ness.
You know she’s (Em)wait ing,
just an (D7)tic i pat ing
things (Dm)that she’ll nev er, nev er, (E7)nev er, nev er pos sess.
But while she’s there wait ing, and with out them, is try
a lit tle (G)ten der ness.
It’s not
(B7)just
sen ti men tal, no;
she has
her grief and care.
But for soft words
(Bm)we all spoke so gen tle, yeah,
it makes it eas i er,
eas i er to (D7)bear.
(G)ten der ness.
Try A Little Tenderness — Simple Sheet Music
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"Try A Little Tenderness" 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Try A Little Tenderness”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- 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 "Try A Little Tenderness" by Frank Sinatra played in?
- Try A Little Tenderness is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Try A Little Tenderness" 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 "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- "Try A Little Tenderness" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Try A Little Tenderness"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: A, A7, Adim, Am, Am7, B, B7, Bb7, +16 more.
- 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.
- 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 "Try A Little Tenderness". Key of G, 100 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.