Do you think that your smile

Could hide what's on your mind?

No matter how I tried

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



[Chorus]

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 shamed to admit

I 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



(Repeat Chorus)



You always knew that you had my heart

It's still yours, if you wanna take it

But when you go, as I know you must

Be gentle with your breaking



Break it to me gently

At least leave me with my pride

Trust me and 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