Intro: F C Dm7 C verse 1 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 N.C 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 C G C F C G C G How could we have come to this F C To break each other's heart G Friends from that first stolen kiss F N.C 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