She may be weary, women do get weary   Wearing the same shabby dress   And when she's weary   Try a little tenderness      Oh, 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, 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