I Can’t Say Goodbye

Song written by Kim and Ricky Wilde. Backing vocals were performed by Jaki Graham. The tenth track of the album Love Moves. It was also released as a single in the UK in November 1990.

Formats

The single was released as a 7″ single, a limited edition box set 7″ single, a 12″ single, a cassette single and a CD-single.
See also this page in the discography.

Versions

There are three versions of ‘I Can’t Say Goodbye’: the album version, the 7″ edit version and the 12″ version.

Kim about I Can’t Say Goodbye

I remember going in [at RAK studios], I remember seeing the orchestra in there and being in the control area. It was overwhelming. It was so overwhelming. I was so proud. It was one of those moments I have as a postcard in my head. I was seeing the strings happening on this song that had happened on a piano in my flat. So, yeah, it was one of the magic moments. (1)

Credits

Keyboards & programming: Ricky Wilde
Guitar: Steve Byrd
Bass Guitar: Deon Estus
String arrangement: Richard Niles
Backing vocals: Jaki Graham
Produced by Ricky Wilde
Engineered by Jimmy Jazz
Assisted by Stephen Streater
Mixed by Ricky Wilde and Jimmy Jazz

Highest chart positions

United Kingdom: 51 (3 weeks)

Interview source

(1) Unsung Heroes podcast, 17 July 2021


Lyrics

I will be there when you call
I will be there

It’s so sad
when lovers part
They walk away and break their hearts
Yes I’ve had my share of tears
I walked away but now I’m here
Cos now that I can see
All the things that you’re doing to me

I can’t say goodbye
In the night I will be there
I will always stay around
In the day
I will be there when you call
When you call

I will be there when you call
I will be there
If you ever need me baby

I want you to understand
I need you now, I needed you then
Stupid things got in our way
But now I’m coming home to stay
Cos now that I can see
All the things that you’re doing to me

I can’t say goodbye
In the night I will be there
I will always stay around
In the day
I will be there when you call

Never gonna leave you
Now I’m gonna stay forever
Cos you know I need you
Never gonna leave you
Now I’m gonna stay forever

I can’t say goodbye
And you know I tried to walk away
But the feeling deep inside of my soul
Told me to stay
Cos I can’t say goodbye

I can’t say goodbye
In the night I will be there
I will always stay around
In the day
I will be there if you call
Cos I can’t say goodbye