You've got the right to tell me it's all over 
It isn't like me to be begging you 
Don't let go, don't let go 
Just stay with me another day 
When I'm not myself please understand me 
I'm so confused I don't know what to do 
But don't give up, don't give up 
It just may take a little time 

Be tender with me baby 
I'm so afraid you'll go away 
Be tender with me baby 
Always, for always 

I know that you've been patient with my weakness 
And that you hate to see me cry 
But I know, yes I know 
It doesn't have to be this way 
But I'm so lonely I could die 

Be tender with me baby 
I'm so afraid you'll go away 
Be tender with me baby 
Always, for always 

Why does my heart keep on hurting 
Why do I feel like I do 
I hope you see this is not really me 
That it's just a phase that I'm going through 

Be tender with me baby 
Be tender with me baby 
Cause I'm so afraid you'll go away 
Be tender with me baby 
For always always 
Please be tender with me baby 
Cause I'm so afraid you'll go away 
Be tender with me baby 
Always for always 
Always