Sarah Vaughan - Tenderly (Live from Sweden) Mercury Records 1958

“Tenderly“ is a popular song published in 1946 with music by Walter Gross (1909-1967) and lyrics by Jack Lawrence. Copyright 1946 by Edwin H. Morris & Company, Inc. Originally written in the key of Eb as a waltz in 3/4 time, it has since been performed in 4/4 and has subsequently become a popular jazz standard. Sarah’s accompanied by Ronnell Bright (piano), Richard Davis (bass), and Art Morgan (drums). Recorded July 9, 1958. (Mercury Records) The evening breeze Caressed the trees,Tenderly The trembling trees Embraced the breezeTenderly Then you and I Came wandering by And lost in a sigh Were we 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 inside You took my lips You took my love So tenderly Then you and I Came wandering by And lost in a sigh Were we The shore was kissed By sea and mi