Across the room you gave a glance
Your soft, sweet eyes put me in a trance
And since that day you've cherished me
So to my heart you'll always hold the key

Tenderly, is the way to handle me
Oh so tenderly, how your touch can set me free
You baby, you're the only one

It's the little things you've given me
The time we spend so preciously
The special way you act when I'm around
Your gentle kiss brings me up when I'm down

Tenderly, is the way to handle me
Oh so tenderly, how your touch can set me free
You baby, you're the only one

When we're all alone it feels so right
making love to you all through the night
The softness in your touch it shows me how you care
I want you so much more with each day that we share

Tenderly, is the way to handle me
Oh so tenderly, how your touch can set me free
You baby, you're the only one

Tenderly, is the way to handle me
Oh so tenderly, only you can set me free
Baby, tenderly, is the way to handle me
You, baby, you're the only one