She may be weary, 
but young girls they do get weary, 
wearin' the same shabby dress yes, 
but when she's weary, 
try a little tenderness . . . 
You know she's waitin' 
just anticipatin
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 an' 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 . . . 
< instrumental break > 
You got ta squeeze her 
don't tease her 
baby baby
hit me na 
na na na 
you got ta 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 . . . 
Words and Music by Harry M. Woods, 
James Campbell and Reginald Connelly