About the song
**Breaking Up Is Hard to Do** is a timeless classic that has resonated with audiences for decades. Written and composed by Neil Sedaka in 1962, this heartfelt ballad became a chart-topping hit, cementing Sedaka’s status as a pop music icon.
Sedaka, a prolific songwriter and performer, was known for his ability to craft catchy melodies and relatable lyrics. His music often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. **Breaking Up Is Hard to Do** perfectly captures the emotional turmoil experienced during a breakup, making it a universal anthem for those who have felt the sting of heartbreak.
The song’s introspective lyrics delve into the bittersweet memories and lingering emotions that accompany the end of a romantic relationship. Sedaka’s poignant voice conveys the pain and longing associated with saying goodbye to someone you once loved deeply. Lines like “How can I forget you when you’re always on my mind?” and “Breaking up is hard to do, especially when I’m in love with you” resonate with listeners who have experienced similar heartache.
The arrangement of **Breaking Up Is Hard to Do** is both simple and effective. The gentle piano accompaniment provides a melancholic backdrop for Sedaka’s vocals, while the subtle strings add a touch of emotional depth. The song’s repetitive chorus serves as a powerful refrain, emphasizing the central theme of the difficulty of parting ways.
**Breaking Up Is Hard to Do** has endured as a beloved classic due to its timeless message and relatable lyrics. It continues to captivate audiences of all ages, reminding us of the universal experience of heartbreak and the enduring power of music to connect us on an emotional level.
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Lyrics
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Breaking up is hard to do
Don’t take your love away from me
Don’t you leave my heart in misery
If you go then I’ll be blue
‘Cause breaking up is hard to do
Remember when you held me tight
And you kissed me all through the night
Think of all that we’ve been through
And breaking up is hard to do
They say that breaking up is hard to do
Now I know
I know that it’s true
Don’t say that this is the end
Instead of breaking up I wish that we were making up again
I beg of you don’t say goodbye
Can’t we give our love another try?
Come on, baby, let’s start anew
‘Cause breaking up is hard to do
Now I know
I know that it’s true
(Don’t say that this is the end)
Instead of breaking up I wish that we were making up again
I beg of you don’t say goodbye
Can’t we give our love another try?
Come on, baby, let’s start anew
‘Cause breaking up is hard to do
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