Try a Little Tenderness
Al Jarreau Lyrics

Oh she may be weary
She may be tired and worn out.

Them young girls they do get wearied
Young women can easily become worn out too.

Wearing that same old miniskirt dress
Wearing the same clothing repeatedly adds to her exhaustion.

But when she gets weary
But when she is tired and worn out,

You try a little tenderness
You should demonstrate care, love and tenderness towards her to alleviate her fatigue.

I know shes waiting
The woman is anticipating attention and affection from him.

Just anticipating
She is waiting with eagerness for the love she's in need of.

The thing that you'll never never possess
The love she seeks from the man can never really be controlled or owned by him.

But while she there waiting
While she patiently waits,

Try just a little bit of tenderness
He should practice being considerate and gentle with her.

That's all you got to do
Simple and thoughtful gestures can make all the difference.

Now it might be a little bit sentimental no
Showing tenderness may come across as corny or cheesy.

But she has her greavs and care
She has problems and burdens of her own too.

But the soft words they are spoke so gentle
Speaking with a kind tone can soothe her and lighten her load.

And it makes it easier to bear
Being spoken to gently eases the stresses of her life.

Oh she wont regret it
She will not regret showing tenderness towards her.

Them young girls they don't forget it
Young women value tenderness and it will stick with them.

Love is their whole happiness
Love is the most important and fulfilling aspect of their lives.

But its all so easy
It's simple to show tenderness to her.

All you got to do is try
He only needs to make an effort.

Damn that hart (hard?)
He is struggling with his own heart and emotions in showing tenderness.

All you got to do is know how to love her
Showing tenderness is an expression of love towards her.

You've got to
It is necessary to:

Hold her
Physically embrace her.

Squeeze her
Tightly hold her.

Never leave her
Stay with her and be reliable and committed.

Now get to her
Go to her and show her tenderness.

Try a little tenderness
Put in a little effort to demonstrate tenderness.

Lord have mercy now
An expression of surprise and shock that love can be this easy.

All you got to do is take my advice
Follow the advice being given.

Don't squeeze her
Be careful not to hurt her while holding her.

You've got to hold her
Holding her is vital in demonstrating tenderness.

And never
Absolutely never:

So you got to try a little tenderness
Make a little effort to demonstrate tenderness.

A little tenderness
A small and thoughtful gesture of tenderness is significant.

You've got to
It's essential that you:

Got to got to
It is necessary to:

You've gotta hold her
Hold her gently.

Don't squeeze her
Be careful not to hurt her while holding her.

Never leaver her
Stay with her and show her tenderness.

You got
It is necessary for you to:

Got got got to
It is essential that you:

Now now now
Do it now, don't wait.

Try a little tenderness
Demonstrate a small and thoughtful gesture of tenderness.

Ye
An affirmation of the importance of showing tenderness towards her.