It's So Hard For Me To Say Goodbye
Supremes · This Is The Story: The '70s Albums, Vol.1 - 1970-1973 [2006]
after loving you for all this time
your eyes (youe eyes) show me (show me) the exit'sign
now I can't ignore the sign I read
'cause when you hold me , I'll hold you dear
so, it's so hard for me to say goodbye
oh, I'm leaving you
I won't try to force you back
although I'll be losing you
at least my pride was stay intact
my heart says stay, but my mind says no
the longer I play, I just won't go
it's so hard for me to say goodbye
(it's so hard, it makes me want to cry)
I can't change (I know)
from a lover to a friend
I can't stay (I'll go)
once I know it's the end
it's so hard for me to say goodbye
(goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye, ahh....ahhh...)
ohh yeah... ooh
yes, I know (I know)
you see tears in my eyes
so I'll go (I'll go)
before I break down and cry
it's so hard for me to say goodbye
It's so hard for me to say goodbye
(it's so hard, it makes me want to cry)
Oh, it's so hard for me to say goodbye, goodbye
Oh, baby
it's so hard for me to say goodbye
It's So Hard For Me To Say Goodbye
Recorded by The Supremes, this track exemplifies the group's mastery of soulful balladry during their final years in the early 1970s. As part of the 'This Is The Story' compilation series, the song showcases Diana Ross and Mary Wilson's vocal interplay, blending Motown's signature R&B production with a tender, emotional delivery that defined the era's romantic sound. The recording captures the transition of the group's style, maintaining their polished pop sensibility while exploring deeper emotional themes characteristic of late-period Motown recordings. It stands as a testament to the Supremes' enduring ability to craft memorable, heartfelt performances that resonated with audiences across generations.