She may be weary, women do get weary, wearin' the same shabby dress, and when she's weary, try a little tenderness . . . You know she's waitin' just anticipatin'' things she may never possess while she's without them try a little tenderness . . . It's not just sentimental, she has her grief and her care, and a word that's soft an' gentle, makes it easier to bear . . . You won't regret it, women don't forget it, love is their whole happiness, it's all so easy, try a little tenderness . . . < instrumental break > You won't regret it, women don't forget it, love is their whole happiness, it's all so easy, try a little tenderness . . .