In the hustle of the day, We're all inclined to miss Little things that mean so much A word, a smile, or 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. That she may be weary Women do get weary Wearing the same shabby dress And when she's weary Try a little tenderness She may be waiting Just anticipating Things she may never possess And while she's without them Try a little tenderness It's not just sentimental Cause she has her grief and her care And the word that's soft and gentle Makes it easier to bear You won't regret it Women don't forget it Loves is their whole happiness And it's all so very easy Try a little tenderness, yes It's so very easy If you try a little tenderness