About The Song
“Hard to Say I’m Sorry” is a 1982 power ballad by the American rock band Chicago. It was written by bassist Peter Cetera, who also sang the lead vocals on the track, and producer David Foster. The song was released on May 17, 1982, as the lead single from the album “Chicago 16”. The song’s lyrics are about a man apologizing to his lover for his mistakes and asking for forgiveness. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the band’s biggest hits. The official music video for the song was directed by Jim Yukich and features the band performing the song on a stage while a couple dances in front of them.
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Lyrics
“Everybody needs a little time away”
I heard her say, from each other
Even lovers need a holiday
Far away, from each other
Hold me now
It’s hard for me to say I’m sorry
I just want you to stay
After all that we’ve been through
I will make it up to you, I promise to
And after all that’s been said and done
You’re just the part of me I can’t let go
Couldn’t stand to be kept away
Just for the day, from your body
Wouldn’t want to be swept away
Far away, from the one that I love
Hold me now
It’s hard for me to say I’m sorry
I just want you to know
Hold me now
I really want to tell you I’m sorry
I could never let you go
After all that we’ve been through
I will make it up to you, I promise to
And after all that’s been said and done
You’re just the part of me I can’t let go
After all that we’ve been through
I will make it up to you, I promise to
You’re going to be the lucky one