Key: F
Introduction: F C Dm7 C
G C
We have to talk, although it won't be easy
F C G
And seeing you right now is hard to do
C G C
It's no good sitting gazing at the table
F C G C
We have to talk before this night is through
verse 2
G C
I could have done with longer to forget you
F C G
For time will show there's nothing left to say
C G C
You always put such faith in conversation
F C G C
We have to talk 'cause there's no other way
G
How could we have come to this
F C
To break each other's heart
G
Friends from that first stolen kiss
F G Am7 G
Strangers when we part
verse 3
C G C
We used to talk all night without a reason
F C G
When thoughts had wings we didn't hesitate
C G C
Now time has flown and left us in confusion
F C G C
We have to talk before it gets too late
Instrumental
G
How could we have come to this
F C
To break each other's heart
G
Friends from that first stolen kiss
F G Am7 G
Strangers when we part
verse 4
C G C
So look me in the eye before you answer
F C G
Do I stick around or do I walk?
C G C
Though words have never made a bit of difference
Before we say goodnight, we have to talk
F C G C
Before we say goodnight, we have to talk