I'm not trying to teach you how to live
But I've got something, I guess you all ought to know
Now listen
Try a little love
Is what mama used to say
Son try a little love
And things will go your way
Try a little love
In everything you do
Try a little love
'Cause love will do
Papa used to say
The same thing to me
Son try a little love
Yes and then you will see
Try a little love
In everything you do
Try a little love
'Cause love will do
You dig that don't you?
Now I want you to sing along with me
Come on
Try a little love
Try a little love
Try a little love
'Cause love will do
Sing it with the boys
I like that
Try a little love
Try a little love
Try a little love
'Cause love will do
Try a little love
Try a little love
Try a little love
'Cause love will do