[IKE]
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

[TINA]
Why does my heart keep on hurting?
Why do I feel like I do?
I hope you see this is not really me
This is just a phase that I'm going through

[IKE, IKETTES, ALL]
Be tender (Be tender)
With me, baby
(Be tender with me, ooh)
[TINA, IKETTES]
I'm so afraid (Ahh)

[IKE, IKETTES]
You'll go away (You'll go away)
Be tender

[TINA, ALL]
Be tender with me, baby
Always