“Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley is a gentle, romantic ballad that works beautifully with just a few simple chords. If you’re comfortable with basic open chords and want a timeless classic to add to your repertoire, this one’s perfect.
In this lesson, I’ll show you how to play it using an easy strumming pattern and common chords. It’s slow-paced, making it a great first song for beginners to strum and sing.
We’ll also look at:
- The ideal strumming pattern for this song
- A simplified chord progression
- Tips to keep the rhythm flowing smoothly
