Leave A Tender Moment Alone (Live) Lyrics
Billy Joel
Lyrics
Even though I'm in love
Sometimes I get so afraid
I'll say something so wrong
Just to have something to say
I know the moment isn't right
To tell the girl a comical line
To keep the conversation light
I guess I'm just frightened out of my mind
But if that's how I feel
Then it's the best feeling I've even known
It's undeniably real
Leave a tender moment alone
Yes I know I'm in love
But just when I ought to relax
I put my foot in my mouth
'Cause I'm just avoiding the facts
If the girl gets too close
If I need some room to escape
When the moment arose
I'd tell her it's all a mistake
But that's not how I feel
No that's not the woman I've known
She's undeniably real
So leave a tender moment alone
But it's not only me
Breaking down when the tension gets high
Just when I'm in a serious mood
She is suddenly quiet and shy
Leave a tender moment
Leave it alone
I know the moment isn't right
To hold my emotions inside
To change the attitude tonight
I've run out of places to hide
And if that's how I feel
Then it's the best feeling I've even known
It's undeniably real, oh
Leave a tender moment alone
You got to leave a tender moment alone
Leave a tender moment
Leave it alone
You've got to leave a tender moment
Song & Lyrics Facts
Billy Joel's "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" is a live version of his song, originally released on his 1984 album An Innocent Man. It was written by Billy Joel and Phil Ramone, and features the original band from the album: Liberty DeVitto (drums), Doug Stegmeyer (bass guitar), Russell Javors (rhythm guitar), David Brown (lead guitar) and Richie Cannata (saxophone).
The lyrics express longing for love that has been lost. The recording was released in 1987 as part of the live album Kōenig der Löwen – Live in Germany, which featured songs performed at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany during his 1986 tour.