Chords
Hard To Say Im Sorry

Hard to Say Im Sorry was written by Peter Cetera and David Foster for the band Chicago. It reflects Ceteras feelings after a difficult breakup, expressing regret and a desire for reconciliation. The song was a huge success, revitalizing the bands career in the 80s.

Key: E

Introduction:

difficulty
hard |||||
E                                              G#m7  
    Everybody needs a little time a way
                A  
I heard her say
A      B      C#m      B  
From each o-o-o  ther
E                                  G#m7  
  Even lovers need a holi day
A                      B      C#m     B  
    Far away from each o-o-o ther

C#m        F#m  
Hold me now
B4                     B          E  
It' s hard for me to say I' m sorry
C#m          F#m             B4  B  
    I just want you to stay

E            A                          B  
    After all that we' ve been through
G#                  C#m  
I will make it up to you
F#     B  
    I promise to
E                 A                     B  
    And after all that' s been said and done
G#             C#m                    F#  
     You' re just the part of me
                B4    B          B4     B  
I can' t let go         oo-oo ooo

E                                         G#m7  
    Couldn' t stand to be kept a way
                 A  
Just for the day
A      B      C#m      B  
From your bo-o-o-dy
E                                     G#m7  
  Wouldn' t wanna be swept a way
A                     B     C#m            B  
  Far away from the one that I love

C#m        F#m  
Hold me now
      B4              B          E  
I' td hard for me to say I' m sorry
C#m          F#m             B4  B  
    I just want you to know
C#m        F#m  
Hold me now
  B4                  B                 E  
I really want to to tell you I' m sorry
C#m            F#m                B  
    I could never let you go

E          A                          B  
  After all that we' ve been through
G#                  C#m  
I will make it up to you
F#      B4         B  
     I promise to
E                 A                     B  
    And after all that' s been said and done
G#             C#m                    F#  
     You' re just the part of me
                B      A  
I can' t let go
G             C                          D  
     After all that we' ve been through
B                    Em  
I will make it up to you
A      D4         D  
    I promise to
              G  C  D  B  Em  A  D