Let me be a little kinder let me be a little blinder To the faults of those around me let me praise a little more Let me be when I am weary just a little bit more cheery Think a little more of others and a little less of me Let me be a little braver when temptation bids me waver Let me strive a little harder to be all that I should be Let me be a little meeker with the brother that is weaker Let me think more of my neighbors and a little less of me [ steel - guitar ] Let me be when I am weary just a little bit more cheery Let me serve a little harder for those I'm striving for Let me be a little meeker with the brother that is weaker Think a little more of others and a little less of me Let me be a little kinder... Let me be a little kinder...