The Spanish lyrics were written by Adrian Posse and Humberto Gatica, and the track was produced by David Foster.

Entitled "Mejor Decir Adiós", the song was included on Anka's Amigos album, released on July 30, 1996.

This version was produced by Foster and Gatica, and included on Anka's A Body of Work album, issued on September 22, 1998.

"It's Hard to Say Goodbye" was released as a promotional single for US adult contemporary radio stations in January 1999.

[3] Chuck Taylor from Billboard magazine praised the track in his review and compared it to Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond's duet "You Don't Bring Me Flowers".