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Try a Little Tenderness by The Commitments - Piano/Vocal/Chords Sheet Music (Page 1 of 4)

Try a Little Tenderness

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By The Commitments Piano/Vocal/Chords Pages: 4
Available in 8 different keys:
+1 F Major (1 flat)

E Major (Orig. published key)

+5 A Major (3 sharps)

+6 Bb Major (2 flats)

+8 C Major

-2 D Major (2 sharps)

-1 Eb Major (3 flats)

+1 F Major (1 flat)

+3 G Major (1 sharp)

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Available as digital sheet music, “Try a Little Tenderness” by The Commitments is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Percy Sledge, Rod Stewart and Otis Redding. The song was written by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. This edition includes 4 pages of music.

This edition is in F major. 7 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo marking is moderately, around 80 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Piano.

It's categorized as Soul on Musicnotes. This song is available in 30 arrangements on Musicnotes, spanning various instruments and difficulty levels. Based on 5 ratings, it averages 1.0 out of 5.

From the Book:

The Commitments

Arrangement
Piano/Vocal/Chords
Composers
Harry Woods , Jimmy Campbell , Reg Connelly
Lyricists
Harry Woods , Jimmy Campbell , Reg Connelly
Product #
MN0018842_U1
Pages
4 Pages
Instruments
Voice , Piano
Publisher
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Date
1932
Tempo
Moderately
Metronome
q = 80
Original Published Key
F Major
Original Key
E Major
Time Signature
4/4
Product Type
Official
Interactive
Yes

Appears On

The Commitments 1930s

Frequently Asked Questions

What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?

The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Try a Little Tenderness” is in F major. The originally published key is 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/chords 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/chords arrangement include?

The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Try a Little Tenderness” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written.

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. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

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