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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Am · D · C
Love Me Tender Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Am · D · C
Love Me Tender Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Am · D · C
Love Me Tender Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Am · D · C
Love Me Tender Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Am · D · C
Love Me Tender Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Am · D · C
Love Me Tender Chords – Harmonica
Elvis Presley’s tender ballad of enduring love and devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, relaxed strum to match the song’s mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
[G]Love me tender, [C]love me true
[G]All my dreams ful[D]filled
[G]For my darling, I [C]love you
And I [G]always [D]will
[/verse]
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
[G]Love me tender, [C]love me true
[G]All my dreams ful[D]filled
[G]For my darling, I [C]love you
And I [G]always [D]will
[/verse]
Bridge
[G]Love me tender, [C]love me dear
[G]Tell me you are [D]mine
[G]I’ll be yours through [C]all the years
‘Til the [G]end of [D]time
[/verse]
Chorus
[G]Love me tender, [C]love me true
[G]All my dreams ful[D]filled
[G]For my darling, I [C]love you
And I [G]always [D]will
[/verse]
Outro
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: Practice the G to D and C to G chord changes slowly, as they are the most frequent in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Love Me Tender"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, D and C.
Is "Love Me Tender" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Love Me Tender" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Love Me Tender"?
It was written by Elvis Presley, Vera Matson, and released in 1956.