TRYING TO SAY GOODBYE
(Neil Sedaka / Phil Cody)


Neil Sedaka - 1972
Graham Bonnet - 1973
Dana - 1975
Helen Schneider - 1977





Many's the time I've been moved or inclined
To write maybe a song about love
Takin' the words as they come to my mind
And I send them along with my love
Just me and a melody sailin' peacefully along
All was right with the world and me until love went wrong

And just yesterday I heard somebody say I'd forget you
If I could, but I can't, so I won't even try
If I had my way I'd forget you today in a minute
But it's easier said than trying to say goodbye

Casually dressed, I'm surviving, I guess
I guess only the time will tell
It don't really matter much where I go next
Just as long as it turns out well
Slow feet on a moving street and the folks I meet all know
I ain't half as happy as I was a week ago

And just yesterday I heard somebody say I'd forget you
If I could, well I can't, so I won't even try
If I had my way I'd forget you today in a minute
But it's easier said than trying to say goodbye
Oh, it's easier said than trying to say goodbye
Oh, it's easier said than trying to say goodbye

And just yesterday I heard somebody say I'd forget you
If I could, well I can't, so I won't even try
If I had my way..........FADE






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2012)