The Beatles Lyrics, album "Beatles for Sale"
JOHN 1972: 'I remember (Beatles music publisher) Dick James coming up to me after we did this one and saying, 'You're getting better now – that was a complete story.' Apparently, before that, he thought my songs wandered off.'JOHN 1980: 'That's my song.
That's the one where Dick James the publisher said, 'That's the first complete song you've written that resloves itself,' you know, with a complete story.
It was sort of my version of 'Silhouettes.' (sings) 'Silhouettes, silhouettes, silhouettes…' I had that image of walking down the street and seeing her silhouetted in the window and not answering the phone, although I never called a girl on the phone in my life.
Because phones weren't part of the English child's life.'PAUL circa-1994: 'We wrote 'No Reply' together but from a strong original idea of his.
I think he pretty much had that one, but as usual, if he didn't have a third verse and the middle-eight, then he'd play it to me pretty much formed.
Then we'd shove a bit in the middle or I'd throw in an idea.'
That's the one where Dick James the publisher said, 'That's the first complete song you've written that resloves itself,' you know, with a complete story.
It was sort of my version of 'Silhouettes.' (sings) 'Silhouettes, silhouettes, silhouettes…' I had that image of walking down the street and seeing her silhouetted in the window and not answering the phone, although I never called a girl on the phone in my life.
Because phones weren't part of the English child's life.'PAUL circa-1994: 'We wrote 'No Reply' together but from a strong original idea of his.
I think he pretty much had that one, but as usual, if he didn't have a third verse and the middle-eight, then he'd play it to me pretty much formed.
Then we'd shove a bit in the middle or I'd throw in an idea.'
This happened once before
When I came to your door
No reply
They said it wasn't you
But I saw you peep through your windowI saw the light, I saw the light
I know that you saw me
As I looked up to see your faceI tried to telephone
They said you were not home
That's a lie
'Cause I know where you've been
I saw you walk in your doorI nearly died, I nearly died
'Cause you walked hand in hand
With another man in my placeIf I were you I'd realize that I
Love you more than any other guy
And I'll forgive the lies that I
Heard before when you gave me no replyI've tried to telephone
They said you were not home
That's a lie
'Cause I know where you've been
I saw you walk in your doorI nearly died, I nearly died
'Cause you walked hand in hand
With another man in my placeNo reply, no reply
When I came to your door
No reply
They said it wasn't you
But I saw you peep through your windowI saw the light, I saw the light
I know that you saw me
As I looked up to see your faceI tried to telephone
They said you were not home
That's a lie
'Cause I know where you've been
I saw you walk in your doorI nearly died, I nearly died
'Cause you walked hand in hand
With another man in my placeIf I were you I'd realize that I
Love you more than any other guy
And I'll forgive the lies that I
Heard before when you gave me no replyI've tried to telephone
They said you were not home
That's a lie
'Cause I know where you've been
I saw you walk in your doorI nearly died, I nearly died
'Cause you walked hand in hand
With another man in my placeNo reply, no reply
JOHN 1980: 'That's me in my Dylan period.
Part of me suspects I'm a loser, and part of me thinks I'm God almighty.' (laughs)
Part of me suspects I'm a loser, and part of me thinks I'm God almighty.' (laughs)
PAUL circa-1994: 'We used to listen to alot of country and western songs and they were all about sadness and 'I lost my truck' so it was quite acceptable to sing 'I'm a loser.' You really didn't think about it at the time, it's only later you'd think, God! That was pretty brave of John.
'I'm a Loser' was very much John's song and there may have been a dabble or two from me.'
I'm a loser
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to beOf all the love I have won or have lost
There is one love I should never have crossed
She was a girl in a million, my friend
I should have known she would win in the endI'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to beAlthough I laugh and I act like a clown
Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown
My tears are falling like rain from the sky
Is it for her or myself that I cryI'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to beWhat have I done to deserve such a fate
I realize I have left it too late
And so it's true, pride comes before a fall
I'm telling you so that you won't lose allI'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to be
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to beOf all the love I have won or have lost
There is one love I should never have crossed
She was a girl in a million, my friend
I should have known she would win in the endI'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to beAlthough I laugh and I act like a clown
Beneath this mask I am wearing a frown
My tears are falling like rain from the sky
Is it for her or myself that I cryI'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to beWhat have I done to deserve such a fate
I realize I have left it too late
And so it's true, pride comes before a fall
I'm telling you so that you won't lose allI'm a loser
And I lost someone who's near to me
I'm a loser
And I'm not what I appear to be
Rock and Roll Music
(Chuck Berry)
(Chuck Berry)
Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meI've got no kick against modern jazz
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
And lose the beauty of the melody
Until they sound just like a symphonyThat's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meI took my loved one over across the tracks
So she can hear my man awail a sax
I must admit they have a rocking band
Man, they were blowing like a hurricaneThat's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meWay down South they had a jubilee
The jokey folks they had a jamboree
They're drinking home brew from a water cup
The folks dancing there are all shook upAnd started playing that that rock and roll music
Any old time you use it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meDon't care to hear them play a tango
And In the Mood they take a mambo
It's way to early for a congo
So keep a rocking that pianoThat's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old time you use it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
Gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meI've got no kick against modern jazz
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
And lose the beauty of the melody
Until they sound just like a symphonyThat's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meI took my loved one over across the tracks
So she can hear my man awail a sax
I must admit they have a rocking band
Man, they were blowing like a hurricaneThat's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meWay down South they had a jubilee
The jokey folks they had a jamboree
They're drinking home brew from a water cup
The folks dancing there are all shook upAnd started playing that that rock and roll music
Any old time you use it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with meDon't care to hear them play a tango
And In the Mood they take a mambo
It's way to early for a congo
So keep a rocking that pianoThat's why I go for that that rock and roll music
Any old time you use it
It's got a back beat, you can't lose it
Any old time you use it
Gotta be rock and roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me
JOHN 1972: 'Both of us wrote it.
I think we wrote this when we were trying to write the title song for 'Help!' because there was at one time the thought of calling the film, 'Eight Arms To Hold You.''JOHN 1980: 'Eight Days A Week' was never a good song.
We struggled to record it and struggled to make it into a song.
It was his (Paul's) initial effort, but I think we both worked on it.
I'm not sure.
But it was lousy anyway.'PAUL 1984: 'Yeah, he (Ringo) said it as though he were an overworked chauffeur: (in heavy accent) 'Eight days a week.' (Laughter) When we heard it, we said, 'Really? Bing! Got it!'' (Laughs)
I think we wrote this when we were trying to write the title song for 'Help!' because there was at one time the thought of calling the film, 'Eight Arms To Hold You.''JOHN 1980: 'Eight Days A Week' was never a good song.
We struggled to record it and struggled to make it into a song.
It was his (Paul's) initial effort, but I think we both worked on it.
I'm not sure.
But it was lousy anyway.'PAUL 1984: 'Yeah, he (Ringo) said it as though he were an overworked chauffeur: (in heavy accent) 'Eight days a week.' (Laughter) When we heard it, we said, 'Really? Bing! Got it!'' (Laughs)
Ooh, I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need youHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, babe
Eight days a week.Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the timeHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, girl
Eight days a week.Eight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I careOoh, I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need youHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, babe
Eight days a weekEight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I careLove you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the timeHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, babe
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need youHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, babe
Eight days a week.Love you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the timeHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, girl
Eight days a week.Eight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I careOoh, I need your love, babe
Guess you know it's true
Hope you need my love, babe
Just like I need youHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, babe
Eight days a weekEight days a week
I love you
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I careLove you every day, girl
Always on my mind
One thing I can say, girl
Love you all the timeHold me, love me, hold me, love me
Ain't got nothing but love, babe
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
Eight days a week
