Celine Dion & Paul Anka "It’s Hard To Say Goodbye " (Duets 2013 )

From the 1950s into the new millennium, Paul has endured and thrived as a very successful performer, songwriter, and recording artist. He long ago cemented his status as an icon of popular music; but never one to rest on his impressive laurels, he has continually re-invented himself throughout his career, establishing new pop standards and electrifying the classics.

The prolific and versatile songwriter is now releasing a brand-new collection: DUETS. This remarkable assortment of classics and standards features superstar collaborations with Chris Botti, Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Tom Jones, and many others.

Celine and Paul Anka originally recorded the duet “It’s Hard to Say Goodbye” for his album ‘A Body of Work’ released in 1998. Written by Paul Anka, Jack White and Mark Spirto, this song will also be included on Anka’s new ‘Duets’2013 CD.

It's Hard To Say Goodbye

There's something in your eyes,

That's far too revealing

Why must it be like this?

A love without feeling

There's something wrong with you I know,

I see it in your eyes

Believe me when I say,

It's gonna be ok

I told you from the start,

I won't be demanding (I won't be demanding)

If you have a change of heart,

I'll be understanding (I'll be understanding)

When love becomes a broken heart

And dreams begin to die

Believe me when I say,

We'll work it out some way

I'll never try to hold you back

I wouldn't try controlling you

If it's what you want,

It's what I want

I want, what's best for you?

And if there's something else that you're looking for

I'll be the first to help you try

Believe me when I say,

It's hard to say, goodbye

We've lost that loving touch

We use to feel so much

I try to hide, the truth that's in my eyes

(A love without feeling)

But when I feel, we're not in love

I know I'm losing you

Believe me when I say

We'll work it out some way

I'll never try to hold you back

I wouldn't try controlling you

If it's what you want,

It's what I want

I want, what's best for you?

And if there's something else that you're looking for

I'll be the first to help you try

Believe me when I say,

It's hard to say, goodbye

Don't say goodbye

If it's what you want

It's what I want,

I want, what's best for you?

I'll never try to hold you back

I wouldn't try controlling you

If it's what you want,

It's what I want

I want, what's best for you?

And if there's something else that you're looking for

I'll be the first to help you try

Believe me when I say,

It's hard to say goodbye

I'll never try to hold you back

I wouldn't try controlling you

If it's what you want,

It's what I want

I want, what's best for you?

And if there's something else that you're looking for

I'll be the first to help you try

Believe me when I say,

It's hard to say goodbye

Believe me when I say, don't walk away.

Writer(s): Jack White, Mark Spiro, Paul Anka Copyright: Ed. Sunrise Publishing Inc.