[Verse 1]
Everybody needs somebody they love best
Yes, yes, yes
Every heart is searching for a place to rest
Yes, yes, yes
Everybody shares a secret loneliness
Yes, yes, yes
The secret lies in learning how to share the rest
Yes, yes, yes
[Chorus]
We all need a little tenderness, tenderness
From the finest mansion to the sparrow's nest
Deep within, it all begins with tenderness
Yes, yes, yes
[Verse 2]
Well I used to be an island in a stormy sea
Yes, yes, yes
Miles from the harbor of your company
Yes, yes, yes
I was locked on the rocks, I could not get free
Yes, yes, yes
'Til I felt the waves of kindness washing over me
Yes, yes, yes
[Chorus]
We all need a little tenderness, tenderness
From the finest mansion to the sparrow's nest
Deep within, it all begins with tenderness
Mmm, yes, yes, yes
[Sax Solo]
[Chorus]
We all need a little tenderness, tenderness
From the finest mansion to the sparrow's nest
Deep within, it all begins with tenderness
Need a little tenderness, tenderness
From the finest mansion to the sparrow's nest
Deep within, it all begins with tenderness
Yes, yes, yes
Yes, yes, yes
Yes (Yes), yes (Yes), yes
Tenderness was written by Janis Ian & Buddy Mondlock.
Tenderness was produced by John Jennings & Janis Ian.