Try a Little Tenderness

She may be weary

Women do get weary

Wearing the same shabby dress

And when she's weary

Try a little tenderness

Ooh, 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 care

But a word so soft and gentle

Makes it easier to bear

You won't regret it

Women don't forget it

Love is their 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

'Cause women don't forget it

Love is their whole happiness

And it's all so easy

Just try a little tenderness

You've gotta try

You've gotta hold her

You've got to squeeze her

You have to try

You've got to try and always please her

You won't regret it

You won't regret it

Oh, try a little tenderness