Johnny Mathis - Why Goodbye Lyrics






So are we over now?
Do we just turn the page and let the story end?
Do we just walk away?
Just like we never meant

I know we said some things
And now you want to leave
But baby that's no reason
To let a good love die

Why goodbye?
Why must it be this way?
So many words, so many other words
That we could say

Why goodbye
After all this time?
Can't we try?
Why goodbye?

Why can't we work it out?
Why can't we talk it out a little more this time?
Search though the rain and find
A ray of hope still shines

We can't just close the door
We're still worth fighting for
We've come too far together
To leave it all behind

Why goodbye?
Why must it be this way?
So many words, so many other words
That we could say

Why goodbye
After all this time?
Can't we try?
Why goodbye?

The road of love is never easy
You'll get lost along the way
But in time you can find your way through

We can make it through the bad times
We can make it to the good times
Through the stormy weather 'cos we belong together

Why goodbye?
Why must it be this way?
So many words, so many other words
That we could say

Why goodbye
After all this time?
Can't we try?

We're still worth fighting for
We've come too far together
To leave it all behind
Why goodbye?
Why goodbye?





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  1. A.... B....

    He is the greatest!

  2. c.... a....

    It’s been 2 years since Johnny came to Salt Lake City Utah my son David and I had tickets to see him but DAVID who was Downs passed away he knew all of Johnny’s songs I still went with a girl friend at this time I also lost the love of my life he moved away my heart was broken loosing these beautiful souls when I heard this song I asked. Why why good bye when I felt that my life was finally at a good place Why Good Bye Please Pickle Pie S. G. M. Come back to me I need you

  3. J.... N....

    Yes😘

  4. J.... N....

    I don't want any goodby ( I wish this song was true💔

  5. J.... N....

    You no Y 😢💔Good By I can't do this🙋

  6. J.... N....

    2?? 😘

  7. C.... H....

    He is just amazing. He can sing anything and it sounds like the first time. He is an artist in every sense of the word. I have been privileged to see him 4 times in concert and he never fails to prove why is The Best ever. God bless John Mathis.

  8. P.... S....

    Johnny Mathis como siempre sublime.

  9. A.... S....

    OMG, the lyrics are beautiful and sang with so much emotions. Thank you for sharing Lenore Mewton.

  10. L.... B....

    My Baby can sing anything😍

  11. C.... H....

    So beautiful and so sad

  12. C.... ....

    Because the lie was hidden within the why. Sly yet ingenious, aimed with a Spear mint.

  13. l.... ....

    @serpentinecreature - you're welcome- he is the one and only- this is a great CD- All About Love- it was new to me until a friend introduced me to it. One other song I have up is from it "Let Your Heart Remember". Enjoy!

  14. s.... ....

    I never heard Johnny sing this before but is quite beautiful,sung by the master vocalist.Thank you.

  15. l.... ....

    @Heart2Heart76 - there are many families/generations of JM appreciators. We're all lucky:)

  16. l.... ....

    @Heart2Heart76 - well i was really quite young at the time- very- and my sister did not keep on listening to him solely- so I had no reference point- as I got older - I lost track- as I may have said- i 'reconnected' at an important time- and while I wish I could go back- very happy to able to hear all this now and appreciate him. thanks for sharing.

  17. l.... ....

    @Heart2Heart76 - I remember hearing my sister's JM records in the50's, specifically the album covers of Tender is the Night and Heavenly- but being younger- set off in a different direction- - later, when I came 'back', was amazed to see who that young 'boy/man' - grew to be. I think he was in the recesses of my love of song while not knowing it- not quite making the connection- but adoring it-I loved A Certain Smile, the movie ,and those were among the first whole lyrics to a song I learned.

  18. l.... ....

    @Heart2Heart76 - Hi- thanks so much:)! Please enjoy as many as you like- a 'welcome' never worn out. They are here to be enjoyed by others as much as love putting them together. I'm always amazed at Johnny's diversity. I'm so happy to hear this has made a difference for you- that's how it all started for me- Johnny's persona and voice came along right when I needed it. He does that for so many- and then it just takes on a life of it's own. Cheers.

  19. l.... ....

    @mimibella12 - thanks so much- i'm thrilled that people are enjoying it so! It was new to me a year ago and it's a great CD. Enjoy!! (You're welcome:-)

  20. m.... ....

    Another wonderful mathis song. I loved it. Thanks for sharing!

  21. l.... ....

    @1uniquemonique - Thank you Monique- i'm sure Angela won't mind your mentioning her- fine with me!:) I think you got our names confused this time- but I'm glad you like it. We have an incredible tool to work with - Johnny's voice and magic- as you say. Hope you had a nice holiday.

  22. 1.... ....

    Lovely Angela, simply lovely!!! Once again that Mathis Magic at work.

  23. l.... ....

    @mathismagic37 Hi Carol- often not more to say- but a 'ton' to feel! Enjoy- thanks for stopping by:)

  24. l.... ....

    @mathismagic37 Hi Carol- often not more to say- but a 'ton' to feel! Enjoy- thanks for stopping by:)

  25. l.... ....

    @beweau Thank you, Berit- i'm so glad you like it- it is just as you say- such a gem- the lyrics are great to have access to in a song, i find. Really brings the poetry through. Wonderful CD- well worth owning. Enjoy, enjoy

  26. b.... ....

    When I found this wonderful sharing this morning, I immediately sat down to give a comment. Then I noticed that "ReadMeReadYou" had already written exactly what I intended to write. So, not beeing a copycat : Thank you for this gem, the lovely photoes AND all of the written lyrics. Today this cd will be one I will listen to. Every song he touches, he makes his own for ever! Takes care of it once and for all. Berit.

  27. l.... ....

    @ReadMeReadYou - Thanks Angela for your lovely comment- so glad you liked it. Johnny just exudes such feeling- he breathes life into each song- his own version. Agreed- he is the one and only. Thanks again.

  28. R.... ....


    Always loved this song. Beautiful video with wonderful photos of Johnny. Very nicely done.Thank you. It always amazes me how one can "hear" the emotion in every single song JM sings. I don't think there is another singer in my lifetime who did or can do this or ever will on a consistent basis. There is only one Johnny Mathis. Thanks again for this beautiful classic.