This is the first single by the Temptations to have Ali-Ollie Woodson as lead singer. Its upbeat tempo and message of showing women respect make it a favorite.
The single was the Temptations' biggest success on R&B radio since 1975, reaching #2 on the R&B Charts, and just missing the Pop To...
[Intro]
Treat her like a lady
Ooh-ooh-oh-ooh-oh-ooh-
Ooh-ooh-oh-ooh-
Ooh, yeah, baby
Whoa-whoa-oh-oh
Mmm
[Verse 1]
Now I'm the kinda guy who don't believe
That chivalry is dead, no
'Cause I believe a woman should be treated
With the utmost respect, mmm-hmm
Don't be afraid, don't turn and walk away
I wanna get to know ya, well
Don't be ashamed, don't say that love's to blame
Just come and look me over
[Pre-Chorus]
(You'll find a heart)
You'll find a heart that you've always been lookin' for
How could anybody ask for much more, woo-hoo (More, more, more)
[Chorus]
Now I like openin' doors
Pickin' up (Yeah) her hanky (Yeah) off the floor
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like lady)
Light her cigarette if she smokes
Even (Help her with her coat), well
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
[Verse 2]
In this world of liberation
It's so easy to forget, mmm
That it's so nice to have a man around
To lend a helping hand, you can bet, bet you can, baby
When I was young, my mama used to say, "Boy
A woman's like a flower, with love on her you shower"
Ever since that day, her words never went away
I always will remember to treat my baby tender
[Pre-Chorus]
(You'll find a heart)
You'll find a heart that you've always been lookin' for
How could anybody ask for much more, whoa-ooh-ooh (More, more, more)
[Chorus]
Now I like openin' doors
Pickin' up (Yeah) her hanky (Yeah) off the floor
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like lady)
Light her cigarette if she smokes
Even (Help her with her coat), oh
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Compliment her on her hair
Even help her with her chair
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
She's a bad son-of-a-gun
I'm her lovin' Don Juan
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
[Break]
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-ooh-
Whoa-oh-oh-
Hey-hey-
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-baby
Every day, every way
Hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
[Pre-Chorus]
(You'll find a heart)
You'll find a heart that you've always been lookin' for
How could anybody ask for much more, whoa-whoa-oh-ooh
[Chorus]
Now I like openin' doors
Pickin' up (Yeah) her hanky (Yeah) off the floor
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Light her cigarette if she smokes
Even (Help her with her coat), help her out
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Compliment her on her hair
Even help her with her chair
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Now boy, you should remember
To be a gentleman
Treat her like a lady, oh
[Outro]
(You better) Treat her like (Well), treat her like (Ho)
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Treat her like, treat her like (Hey-ey)
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Treat her like (Well), treat her like
Treat her like a lady (Treat her like a lady)
Oh, my, my, my
Treat her like a lady, what ...
Treat Her Like a Lady was written by Otis Williams & Ali-Ollie Woodson.
Treat Her Like a Lady was produced by Ralph Johnson & Al McKay.
The Temptations released Treat Her Like a Lady on Thu May 03 1984.