About The Song
“Hard to Say I’m Sorry” is a 1982 power ballad by the American rock band Chicago. It was written by bassist Peter Cetera, who also sang the lead vocals on the track, and producer David Foster. The song was released on May 17, 1982, as the lead single from the album “Chicago 16”. The song’s lyrics are about a man apologizing to his lover for his mistakes and asking for forgiveness. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the band’s biggest hits. The official music video for the song was directed by Jim Yukich and features the band performing the song on a stage while a couple dances in front of them.