Tenderly

Tenderly is a popular song (1946) composed by Walter Gross with lyrics by Jack Lawrence. It has become a jazz standard. While originally recorded as a waltz it is typically played in 4/4.

Tenderly Recordings:

The Brazilian crooner and pianist Dick Farney  recorded the song for the first time in 1947. Since then, “Tenderly” has been recorded by many artists, but perhaps the best-known version was by Rosemary Clooney.

Tenderly Lyrics:

The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly
Then you and I came wandering by
And lost in a sigh were we
The shore was kissed by sea and mist tenderly
I can’t forget how two hearts met breathlessly
Your arms opened wide and closed me inside
You took my lips, you took my love so tenderly

Tenderly Transcriptions:

• Tenderly Transcription (Bill Evans Piano Solo from Everybody Digs Bill Evans)
• Tenderly Transcription (Kenny Burell Guitar Solo from Laid Back)
• Tenderly Transcription (Johnny Smith Guitar Solo from Moonlight in Vermont)

Tenderly Play Alongs:

Tenderly Fake Books:

Tenderly Other Resources

• Video of Tenderly as played by Oscar Peterson @ Youtube
• Tenderly Harmonic Analysis  @ All About Jazz Forums
• Tenderly Harmonic Analysis  @ Musik-News
• Tenderly history and harmonic analysis  @ Jazz Standards