did u think that ur smile
could hide wats on ur mind
no matter how i tried
i just couldn't be so blind

we've been close
but people grow
andthey sometimes grow apart
theres 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 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 sleeves
just let me down easy and
go softly when you leave

Repeat Chorus

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

Repeat Chorus