Tenderly

Louis Armstrong

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The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly,
The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly.
Then you and I came wandering by,
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And lost in a sigh were we.

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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 in - side;
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You took my lips, you took my love so ten - der - ly.

(Instrumental Interlude: first verse)

A                 E7/5+       A7/9    D9
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 in - side;
You took my lips, you took my love so ten - der - ly.