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
Soft and gentle
Makes it easier to bear

So much easier to bear

You won't regret it

Women don't forget it
Love's got a whole
A whole happiness

And it's all so easy
Just to try a little tenderness


You've gotta try
You've gotta hold 'er
You've got ta squeeze her

You have to try
You've got ta try
And always please her

You won't regret it
You won't regret it
Oh

Try a little tender-ness