Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Neil Sedaka

About Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" is a song recorded by Neil Sedaka, and co-written by Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. Sedaka recorded this song twice, in 1962 and 1975, in two significantly different arrangements, and it is considered to be his signature song. Another song by the same name had previously been recorded by Jivin' Gene [Bourgeois] and The Jokers, in 1959.


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2002
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You tell me that you're leavin', 
I can't believe it's true!
Girl, there's just no livin' without you.
Don't take your love away from me.
Don't you leave my heart in misery.
'Cause if you go, then I'll be blue,
Breakin' up is hard to do.

Remember when you held me tight,
And you kissed me all through the night.
Think of all that we been through,
And breakin' up is hard to do.

They say that breakin' up is hard to do,
Now I know, I know that it's true.
Don't say that this is the end.
Instead of breakin' up I wish that 
We were makin' up again.

I beg of you don't say goodbye,
Can't we give our love just one more try?
Come on baby, let's start anew, 
Breakin' up is hard to do.

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. His career has spanned nearly 55 years, during which time he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. more »

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Written by: Howard Greenfield, Neil Sedaka

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11 facts about this song

Year of Release
"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" by Neil Sedaka was first released in 1962.
Chart Performance
The song was a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks.
Song Writer
Sedaka co-wrote the song with Howard Greenfield, his usual songwriting partner.
Re-recording
In 1975, Sedaka re-recorded the song as a slower ballad. This version hit number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
Historical significance
The song made Sedaka one of the first artists in the history of Rock and Roll to have a top 10 hit with a song he recorded in two different versions.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered the song, including Andy Williams, Gloria Estefan and The Carpenters.
Language translations
The song has been recorded in other languages, including Italian, Spanish, and German, proving its international appeal.
Song Origin
Allegedly, the idea for the song was conceived while Sedaka was in the shower.
Film appearance
The song featured in the film "American Graffiti" (1973) increasing its prominence and popularity.
Awards & Honours
Sedaka won a Grammy Award nomination for the re-recorded version of the song in 1975.
Album release
The original 1962 version featured on Sedaka's album "Neil Sedaka Sings His Greatest Hits", whereas the slower 1975 version appeared on his album "The Hungry Years".

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