did you think that your smile

could hide what's on your mind

no matter how i try

i just couldn't be so blind

we've been close but people grow

and they sometimes grow apart

there's just one thing i ask you

if you've had a change of heart

break it to me gently

if you have to then tell me lies

break it to me gently

at least leave me with my pride

try to spare my feelings

if the feelings have to die

break it to me gently

if you have to say goodbye

i'm not ashamed to admit

i'm really hurt inside

after all these are my feelings

why should i make them hide

but i won't hold you back

there'll be no pulling on your sleeve

just let me down easy

and go softly when you leave

and break it to me gently

if you have to then tell me lies

break it to me gently

at least leave me with my pride

try to spare my feelings

if the feelings have to die

break it to me gently

if you have to say goodbye

you always knew that you had

my heart its still yours

if you wanna take it

but when you go as i know you must

be gentle when you break it

and break it to me gently

if you have to then tell me lies

break it to me gently

at least leave me with my pride

try to spare my feelings

if the feelings have to die

break it to me gently

if you have to say goodbye

break it to me gently

if you have to say goodbye