Which Gladys Knight song's lyrics begin with, "It's sad to think"?

“Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)” is the Gladys Knight & the Pips song whose lyrics begin, “It’s sad to think.”

The song was written by country singer-songwriter Jim Weatherly and recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips in late 1972. Motown released it in December 1972 on its Soul Records imprint, and it became one of the group’s defining ballads. Gladys Knight delivers the lead vocal, supported by the Pips’ harmonies and a polished orchestral soul arrangement.

The single became a major crossover success in 1973. It reached No. 1 on the U.S. soul chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also gave its name to the group’s ninth studio album, released in March 1973, which became their final Motown album before their move to Buddah Records.

Listeners sometimes shorten the title to “Neither One of Us,” while the full title includes the parenthetical phrase “Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye.” That longer title identifies the song precisely and distinguishes it from the album, which is also commonly referred to simply as Neither One of Us.