[Verse 1]
I've tried to let you down so easy
I'd like to still be just a friend
We shared such memories together
But all good things come to an end

[Chorus]
And you shouldn't take it so hard
You shouldn't take it so hard
Oh, you shouldn't take it so hard

You shouldn't take it so hard
You shouldn't take it so hard
No, you shouldn't take it so hard

[Post-Chorus]
So hard (So hard, hard)

[Verse 2]
You wonder when you're gonna see me
I might just pass this way again
Until then don't you wait up for me
'Cause now I'm gettin' in the wind

[Chorus]
You shouldn't take it so hard
No, you shouldn't take it so hard
No, you shouldn't take it so hard
You shouldn't take it so hard
Oh, you shouldn't take it so hard
You know, you shouldn't take it so hard

[Post-Chorus]
So hard (So hard)

[Bridge]
Don't you remember what I told you from the start
When people fall in love too much it can cause a broken heart
That won't mend easy but if you just wait some time
I may come walkin' to you in the sunshine

[Chorus]
You shouldn't take it so hard
You shouldn't take it so hard
No, you shouldn't take it so hard

[Post-Chorus]
Grass is growin', and I gotta be a-goin'

[Outro]
You shouldn't take it so hard
You shouldn't take it so hard
You shouldn't take it so hard