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