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 haunting?
Why do I feel like I do?
I hope you see this is not really me
This is just a phase that I'm goin' through

But be tender with me baby
 [bad word]  be tender with me baby
'Cause I'm so afraid you'll go away
Be tender with me baby
For always, always

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