She may be weary
Women do get weary
Wearing the same shabby dress
And when she’s weary
Try a little tenderness

She may be waiting
Just anticipating
Things she may never possess
And while she’s without them
Try a little tenderness

It’s not just sentimental
She has her grief and her cares
But a word, so soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear

You won’t regret it
Women don’t forget it
Love is there whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Try a little tenderness

But a word, soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear

You won’t regret it
Women don’t forget it
Love is there whole happiness
And it’s all so easy
Just try a little tenderness

You’ve gotta try
You’ve gotta hold
You’ve gotta squeeze her
You have to try
You’ve gotta try
And always please her
You won’t regret it
You won’t regret it
Oh
Try a little tenderness