Written to the famous traditional melody of ‘Aura Lea’ (sometimes ‘Aura Lee’), ‘Love me tender’ was released by Presley in 1956 and has since been covered by Norah Jones, Percy Sledge, Julie Andrews, Barry Manilow, Deana Martin, Jessica Simpson among many others, and has also appeared in countless films. Whatever rendition you’re playing, I hope you enjoy the letter notes below 🙂
G ^C B-^C ^D A ^D
Love me tender, love me sweet
^C-B A B ^C
Never let me go
G ^C B ^C ^D A – ^D
You have made my life complete
^C B A B ^C
And I love you so
^E ^E ^E-^E ^E ^E ^E
Love me tender, Love me true
^E ^D ^C ^D-^E
All my dreams fulfilled
^E ^E ^F-^E ^D ^A ^D
For my darling, I love you
^C B A – B ^C
And I always will!