No need for flutes or violins 'Cause they won't mean a thing When everything's been said. No need for fancy cards or flowery prose Though I suppose They make us feel less bad. No need for long, drawn-out explaining How and when, and why, this love came to an end No need to to tell me so sincerely You still want to be my friend. It's a goodbye song A little bitter, but it's sweet You always wanted one It comes a little late, but it's complete It's from the heart Please remember: I love you dearly Although we have to part. No need to gather up the evidence To justify the emptiness inside No need to pray and turn for guidance to the Providence: It simply won't provide. No need to ask your friends For well-intentioned Good Advice They're happy to oblige. (And though I know you want to) No need to promise we will work it out And start again Let's simply turn the page. It's a goodbye song A little bitter, but it's sweet And you always wanted one It comes a little late, but it's complete It's from the heart Please remember: I love you dearly Although we have to part. So I won't cling to you Because it's driving you away No need for subterfuge I've all run out of insights And inspiring things to say. No need to worry so about me 'Cause you know I'm landing on my feet A little late, but I'm complete. I speak from the heart: Please remember, I love you dearly Although we have to part. Please remember, I love you dearly Although we have to part.