She may be weary women do get weary Wearing the 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 tendeness Bridge 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 It's all so easy try a little tenderness