Written by: Harry Woods
Written by: Reg Conolly
Written by: Jimmy Campbell
Arranged by: Axel Stordahl – Nelson Riddle
Originally made famous by: Ruth Etting
Originally made famous by: Ted Lewis and his Band
Originally made famous by: Otis Redding
From the Album: The Voice
Label: Columbia – Capitol
Recorded: 12/7/45 – 3/1/60
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INTRO:
In the hustle of the day, we're
all inclined to miss
Little things that mean so much
A word, a smile, and 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 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
While she's without them, try a little tenderness
It's not just sentimental, she
has her grief and her care
But 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
And it's all so easy, try a
little tenderness