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A Long Goodbye Lyrics by Peter Bjorn and John

Breakin’ Point

2016

[Verse 1]
It's hard to be cruel to someone kind
And I still haven't made up my mind about you
It's just that I have no more to say
Keep lining up empty phrases
As an excuse for breathing
[Chorus]
A long goodbye
It's all confusion and lies
Why can't we make it short
A long goodbye
It's all manners and style
Maybe we'll never say goodbye
[Verse 2]
Communication's breaking down
You turn away so I can't hear you
Memories melting to a stain
Who's gonna tell our story?
Gone in the flashback ashes
[Chorus]
A long goodbye
It's all confusion and lies
Why can't we make it short
A long goodbye
It's all manners and style
Maybe we'll always stay
[Bridge]
We plan our anniversary
I play the game of happiness and harmony
And honesty has no part in it
Funny how you don't seem to notice it
[Chorus]
A long goodbye
It's all confusion and lies
Why can't we make it short
And sweet
It's all manners & style
Maybe we'll never say goodbye
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Peter Bjorn and John

Peter Bjorn and John

About “A Long Goodbye” by Peter Bjorn and John

Read the complete lyrics to "A Long Goodbye" by Peter Bjorn and John from the album "Breakin’ Point" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Scandinavia, Scandipop, Svensk Rock.

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"A Long Goodbye" is credited to Peter Bjorn and John. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"A Long Goodbye" appears on "Breakin’ Point" in 2016.

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