Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding Chords and Melody

Sections: Chorus ♢♢ , Chorus Lead-Out ◯ .

Chorus

Chorus Lead-Out

Try a Little Tenderness is written in the key of A Dorian. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 2nd most popular key among Dorian keys and the 31st most popular among all keys. The A Dorian scale is similar to the A Minor scale except that its 6th note is a half step higher (F♯). Chord progressions in Dorian have a characteristic sound due to the major quality of the chord built on the 4th scale degree. See the A Dorian Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!