Intro: verse 1 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