Hard to Say

Dan Fogelberg

About Hard to Say

"Hard to Say" is the title of a popular song from 1981 written and performed by the American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg. The song first appeared on Fogelberg's album The Innocent Age. Fogelberg wrote the song while recovering from surgery. The song features backing vocals by singer Glenn Frey of the Eagles. The song became Fogelberg's third Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart when it peaked at #7 in October 1981. It also spent three weeks at #2 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart. It became his greatest hit in Canada, where it peaked at #16 Pop and #1 AC. 


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1982
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Lucky at love
Well, maybe so
There's still a lot of things 
You'll never know
Like why each time 
The sky begins to snow
You cry

You're faithful to her
In your careless way
So you miss her when 
She's far away
But every time you think 
You've got it straight
You fall 

You face the future 
With a weary past
Those dreams you banked upon 
Are fading fast
You know you love her 
But it may not last 
Your fear 

It's never easy
And it's never clear
Who's to navigate
And who's to steer
So you flounder 
Drifting ever near the rocks

It's hard to say 
Where love went wrong
It's hard to say just when
It's hard to walk away from love
It may never come again

You do your best 
To keep your hand in play
And try to keep 
Those lonesome blues at bay
You think you're winning 
But it's hard to say sometimes

It's hard to say 
Where love went wrong
It's hard to say just when
It's hard to walk away from love
It may never come again

Lucky at love
Well, maybe so
There's still a lot of things 
You'll never know
Like why each time 
The sky begins to snow
You cry

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Dan Fogelberg

Daniel Grayling "Dan" Fogelberg (August 13, 1951 – December 16, 2007) was an American singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, whose music was inspired by sources as diverse as folk, pop, rock, classical, jazz, and bluegrass. He is best known for his 1980 hit "Longer" and his 1981 hit "Leader of the Band". more »

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Written by: DAN FOGELBERG

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"Hard to Say" by Dan Fogelberb is from his 1981 album "The Innocent Age."
Chart Performance
The song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in November of 1981 and stayed there for four consecutive weeks.
Genre
This song is often classified under the soft rock genre.
Credits
Dan Fogelberg himself wrote and composed "Hard to Say."
Subject Matter
The song is about expressing complex feelings regarding love and relations, corresponding to the common themes Fogelberg often explored in his music.
Recognition
"Hard to Say" is one of Fogelberg's most recognized and played songs.
Influences
Dan Fogelberg's music, including "Hard to Say", can be seen as influenced by a folk and rock background with a distinctive pop sensibility.
LP
"Hard to Say" was also part of the double LP record of "The Innocent Age," suggesting its importance amongst his body of work.
Background Vocals
Emmylou Harris, a popular country singer, provided background vocals for this song.
Digital Availability
Currently, the song "Hard to Say" is available across digital platforms for accessibility.
Song Duration
The song "Hard to Say" runs about four minutes in length.
Record Label
"Hard to Say" was recorded and released under the record label Full Moon/Epic.

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