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