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Leave A Tender Moment Alone

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Hey y'all. My name is Mike. I'm a big Billy Joel fan, and everywhere I looked I couldn't 
find the chords to this song. So, I took the time to figure it out by ear.
It was a lot of work, as some of the chords in the bridges were quite confusing, 
but I think I just about got them all right. Post in the comments and let me know how I did!
Enjoy!
Intro:
EbMaj7 Dm7 Cm7 F Bb
                   EbMaj7    Dm7
Even though I'm in love
Cm7          F      Bb
Sometimes I get so afraid
                   EbMaj7    Dm7
I'll say something so wrong
Cm7         F      Bb
Just to have something to say
                        Fm   Gm G7
I know the moment isn't right
   Cm7             Bb     G#
To tell the girl a comical line
Ab/G                    Fm   Gm G7
To keep the conversation light
   Cm7             Bb                 F
I guess I'm just frightened out of my mind
                   EbMaj7    Dm7
But if that's how I feel
              Cm7          F      Bb
Then it's the best feeling I've even known
                EbMaj7    Dm7
It's undeniably real
Cm7            F         Bb
Leave a tender moment alone
                   EbMaj7    Dm7
Yes I know I'm in love
      Cm7        F      Bb
But just when I ought to relax
                    EbMaj7    Dm7
I put my foot in my mouth
      Cm7            F         Bb
Cause I'm just avoiding the facts
                      Fm   Gm G7
If the girl gets too close
   Cm7          Bb     G#
If I need some room to escape
Ab/G             Fm   Gm G7
When the moment arose
    Cm7           Bb     F
I'd tell her it's all a mistake
                     EbMaj7    Dm7
But that's not how I feel
    Cm7           F             Bb
No that's not the woman I've known
                  EbMaj7    Dm7
She's undeniably real
    Cm7           F        Bb
So leave a tender moment alone
                 Am
But it's not only me
D7                   EbMaj7          Dm7
Breaking down when the tension gets high
Cm7                 Em7          A7
Just when I'm in a serious mood
                 Dm7       C#7   Cm7
She is suddenly quiet and shy
                   EbMaj7Dm7Cm7FBb
Solo follows verse      progression
                         Fm   Gm G7
I know the moment isn't right
   Cm7        Bb       G#
To hold my emotions inside
    Ab/G                 Fm   Gm G7
To change the attitude tonight
Cm7             Bb          F
I've run out of places to hide
                   EbMaj7    Dm7
And if that's how I feel
              Cm7           F         Bb
Then it's the best feeling I've ever known
                EbMaj7    Dm7
It's undeniably real
 Cm7           F         Bb
Leave a tender moment alone
You got to leave a tender moment alone
Leave a tender moment
Leave it alone
You've got to leave a tender moment
Leave a tender moment alone

Leave A Tender Moment Alone chords and lyrics

Free chords for Leave A Tender Moment Alone by Billy Joel. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Hey y'all. My name is Mike. I'm a big Billy Joel fan, and everywhere I looked I couldn't 
find the chords to this song. So, I took the time to figure it out by ear.
It was a lot of work, as some of the chords in the bridges were quite confusing, 
but I think I just about got them all right. Post in the comments and let me know how I did!
Enjoy!
Intro:
EbMaj7 Dm7 Cm7 F Bb
Solo follows verse EbMaj7 Dm7 Cm7 F Bb progression
You got to leave a tender moment alone
Leave a tender moment
Leave it alone
You've got to leave a tender moment
Leave a tender moment alone

Leave A Tender Moment Alone Chords by Billy Joel

Learn how to play Leave A Tender Moment Alone by Billy Joel with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Leave A Tender Moment Alone chords”, “Leave A Tender Moment Alone guitar chords”, or “Billy Joel Leave A Tender Moment Alone chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Leave A Tender Moment Alone chords and for experienced players who want accurate Leave A Tender Moment Alone lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include EbMaj7, Dm7, Cm7, F, Bb, Fm.

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" by Billy Joel with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Billy Joel below.

What key is "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" in?

The chords for "Leave A Tender Moment Alone" show the original chord names (including EbMaj7, Dm7, Cm7, F, Bb, Fm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.