Lyrics Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong

Tenderly

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The evening breeze caressed the trees tenderly,

The trembling trees embraced the breeze tenderly.

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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.