Florence + The Machine

Released: April 6, 2012

Songwriter: Reginald Connelly Harry Woods Jimmy Campbell

Ooh she may be weary
Young girls they do get weary
Wearing that same old shaggy dress
But when she get weary
Try a little tenderness

You know she's waiting
Just anticipating
The thing that she'll never, never, never possess
But while she's waiting
Try a little tenderness

It's not sentimental, no, no, no
She has - her greaves and care
But the soft words they are spoken so gentle
Makes it easier to bear

You won't regret it, no
Young girls they don't forget it
Love is their whole happiness

But it's all so easy
All you gotta do is try
All you gotta do is
Squeeze her
Don't tease her
Never leave her

Try a little tenderness
Don't leave her, no, no
Try a little tenderness

Florence + the Machine is an English alternative band, co-founded by front-woman, Florence Welch, and keyboardist and producer, Isabella Summers. The band is managed by Mairead Nash who also managed the original duo, known at the time as ‘Florence Robot/Isa Machine’, after Florence Welch sang Etta James‘ “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” to her in a club bathroom in December 2006.

The band first found fame in their native UK. Their debut album, Lungs (2009), went Gold within the first week of release, Platinum in less than 6 months and 4x Platinum in just over a year. They broke into the USA market after an elaborate performance of “Dog Days Are Over” at the 2010 VMA’s.

Their sophomore album, Ceremonials (2011), debuted at #1 on the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand charts. The band embarked on their second arena-based tour, the Ceremonials Tour. Most dates completely sold out.

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