She may be weary But young girls they do get weary Wearing the same shabby dress, yes But when she's weary Try a little tenderness You know she's waiting Just anticipating All the things she may never possess While she's without them Try a little tenderness It's not just sentimental, no no She has her grief and her care And a word that's soft and gentle Makes it easier to bear You won't regret it, no no Women don't forget it Love is their whole happiness It's all so easy Just try a little tenderness You got to squeeze her Don't tease her Baby baby Hit me, na Na na na You got to squeeze her Don't tease her You won't regret it Women, don't forget it Love is their whole happiness It's all so easy Try a little tenderness