To keep you waiting there and not even call
  But I can't say I'm sorry 'cause that's how I am
  But I'm trying to do the best that I can
  So baby don't give up on us yet
  We don't have to say goodbye 'cause I won't let you go

  You only need a little bit of plain and simple thoughtfulness
  It only takes a little bit to keep me close to you
  You only need a little bit of plain and simple thoughtfulness
  That's all you need

  Now I ain't no martyr, I can be wrong
  But something's kept us here together this long
  And I would be lying if I said I'd be
  Everything you wanted in me
  So just remind me not to forget
  It only takes a little tenderness to know