Did 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

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 ashame to admit
I really hurt inside
After all this on my feelings
Why should I make them hide

But I won't hold you back
There will 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
It's still yours if you want to take it
But when you go as I know you must
Be gentle when you break it

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
Goodbye