She may be weary And women do get weary Wearing that same shabby dress And when she's weary Try a little tenderness You know she's waiting Just anticipating Things she may never possess While she's without them Try a little tenderness It's not just sentimental She has her grief and care And a word that's soft and gentle Makes it easier to bear You won't regret it And women don't forget it Love is their whole happiness And it's all so easy Try a little tenderness It's not just sentimental She has her grief and care And a word that's soft and gentle Makes it easier to bear You won't regret it Women don't forget it Love is their whole happiness Oh it's all so easy Try a little tenderness Try a little tenderness