- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
Try a Little Tenderness |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C#4-G#5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
80 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0096474 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
8 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Oh, she may be weary, and young girls, they do get weary wearing that same old shabby dress. |
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Otis Redding |
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Pages: |
8 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C#4-G#5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
E Major |
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Available Keys: |
E Major (Orig), A Major (-7), Bb Major (-6), C Major (-4), D Major (-2), Eb Major (-1), F Major (+1), G Major (+3) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0096474 |
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Metronome: |
q = 80 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1932 |
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Publisher: |
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0096474 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Oh, she may be weary, and young girls, they do get weary wearing that same old shabby dress. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Try a Little Tenderness” is in E major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Try a Little Tenderness” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Try a Little Tenderness” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Try a Little Tenderness” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Try a Little Tenderness” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Try a Little Tenderness” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4, also known as common time. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
“Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding is available as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. It includes 8 pages of music. The original key is E major.
Transposition into 7 other keys is available. The tempo is around 80 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Standards. This song is available in 30 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels.
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