Tenderloin Chords by Blue Öyster Cult

Tenderloin chords by Blue Öyster Cult

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Tenderloin by Blue Öyster Cult: Guitar, Bass & Songwriting Insights

"Tenderloin" by Blue Öyster Cult is a deep cut from their 1974 album "Secret Treaties." The song features a driving rhythm section with Albert Bouchard on drums and Joe Bouchard on bass, creating a solid foundation for the track. Guitarist Buck Dharma showcases his melodic soloing skills, using a combination of overdrive and wah-wah pedal to create a dynamic sound. The eerie lyrics and mysterious vibe of the song fit well within the band's signature dark and enigmatic style.

Difficulty: Intermediate 💪

Key: Am

Intro:
Am Bb C (x4)

Verse 1:
Am                 Bb    C
 I come to you in a blue, blue room
Am                  Bb   C
 By some abuse and some heart
Am                                 Bb      C
 You raise the blinds say, "Let's have light on life
Am                     Bb   C
 Let's watch it fall apart
Am                     Bb   C
Let's watch it fall apart"

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Chorus:
Bb                  Bb
Night time flowers, evening roses
Bb                     Bb
Bless this garden that never closes
Eb                Eb
 Treat her gently, treat her kind
Am                      B
 Tenderloin will last all night

Verse 2:
Am                        Bb     C
 I'm feeling hungry, have another line
Am             Bb     C
 So faith is taken up
Am                          Bb     C
 You raise your eyes, say that's just like life
Am                   Bb  C
There's never quite e - nough
Am                   Bb  C
There's never quite e - nough

Chorus:
Bb                  Bb
Night time flowers, evening roses
Bb                     Bb
Bless this garden that never closes
Eb                Eb
 Treat her gently, treat her kind
Am                      B
 Tenderloin will last all night

Bridge:
D5 C Am G
D5 C Am G E

[Synth Solo]
Am Bb C (x5)
Am   Bb Am   Bb Am   Bb Am   Bb F

Verse 3:
Am                 Bb    C
 I come to you in a blue, blue room
Am                  Bb   C
 By some abuse and some heart
Am                                 Bb      C
 You raise the blinds say, "Let's have light on life
Am                     Bb   C
 Let's watch it fall apart
Am                     Bb   C
Let's watch it fall apart
Am                     G          F
Let's watch it fall apart"

[Guitar solo]
E   F#   G#
D C D C   D C D C  D C D C  E   E

Outro:
Am  Bb  Am7  E  A  C  Bb  F  A
D5 C Am G (x4)
F Am Am (x8)
Am

Published: July 7, 2025

Last updated: July 7, 2025

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