In the bustle of today We're all inclined to miss Little things that mean so much A word, a smile, a kiss When a woman loves a man He's a hero in her eyes And a hero he can always be If he'll just realize She may be weary, women do got weary Wearing the same shabby dress And when she's weary Try a little tenderness You know she's the 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 soft and gentle Makes it easier to bear You won't regret it, woman don't forget it Love is their whole happiness It's oh, so easy Try a little tenderness It's oh, so easy Try a little tenderness It's oh, so easy Try a little tenderness