A little Trivia of all Singles and Albums Sold in America

How the Beatles records sold against other artist's

Top Selling Singles
In America

1. Bing Crosby - White Christmas (1942) 50 million copies
2. Bill Haley and his Comets - Rock Around the Clock (1954) 25 million copies
3. Domenico Modugno - Volare (1958) 22 million copies
4. Elvis Presley - It's Now or Never (1960) 19 million copies
5. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog (1956) 13 million copies
6. Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki (1961) 13 million copies
7. The Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand (1964) 12 million copies
8. Village People - YMCA (1978) 12 million copies
9. The Mills Brothers - Paper Doll (1943) 11 million copies
10. Abba - Fernando (1976) 10 million copies
11. The Beatles - Hey Jude (1968) 10 million copies
12. Roy Acuff - Wabash Cannonball (1942) 10 million copies
13. Van McCoy - The Hustle (1977) 10 million copies
14. Cowboy Copas - Tennessee Waltz (1948) 10 million copies
15. Morris Albert - Feelings (1975) 7 million copies

 

Top Selling Albums of the 1960s
In America

1. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II (1969) 12 million copies
2. The Beatles - Abbey Road (1969) 12 million copies
3. The Beatles - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) 11 million copies
4. Patsy Cline - Greatest Hits (1967) 10 million copies
5. The Beatles - The Beatles (The White Album) (1968) 9.5 million copies
6. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin I (1969) 8 million copies
7. The Beatles - Rubber Soul (1965) 6 million copies
8. The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour (1967) 6 million copies
9. The Monkees - The Monkees (1967) 5 million copies
10. The Monkees - More of the Monkees (1967) 5 million copies
11. The Beatles - Meet the Beatles! (1964) 5 million copies
12. The Beatles - Revolver (1966) 5 million copies
13. Barbra Streisand - A Christmas Album (1967) 5 million copies
14. The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night (1964) 4 million copies
15. Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced? (1967) 4 million copies
16. The Beatles - Help (1965) 3 million copies
17. The Beatles - Beatles '65 (1964) 3 million copies
18. Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River (1969) 3 million copies
19. West Side Story (Soundtrack) (1961) 3 million copies
20. Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme (1966) 3 million copies
21. Simon & Garfunkel - Sounds of Silence (1965) 3 million copies
22. The Temptations - Greatest Hits (1966) 2 million copies
23. Glen Campbell - Witchita Lineman (1968) 2 million copies
24. Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii (1961) 2 million copies
25. Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison (1968) 2 million copies
25. Grease (Soundtrack) (1978) 8 million copies

Top Selling Albums of the 1970s
In America

1. The Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (1976) 29 million copies
2. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV (1971) 23 million copies
3. Pink Floyd - The Wall (1979) 23 million copies
4. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours (1977) 19 million copies
5. Boston - Boston (1976) 17 million copies
6. The Beatles - 1967-1970 (Blue Album) 16 million copies
7. Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti (1975) 16 million copies
8. The Eagles - Hotel California (1976) 16 million copies
9. Elton John - Greatest Hits (1974) 16 million copies
10. The Beatles - 1962-1966 (Red Album) 15 million copies
11. Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) 15 million copies
12. The Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever (Soundtrack) (1977) 15 million copies
13. Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell (1977) 14 million copies
14. Simon & Garfunkel - Simon & Garfunkel's Greatest Hits (1972) 14 million copies
15. Steve Miller Band - Greatest Hits 1974-1978 (1978) 13 million copies
16. The Rolling Stones - Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (1972) 12 million copies
17. Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy (1973) 11 million copies
18. James Taylor - Greatest Hits (1976) 11 million copies
19. The Doobie Brothers - Best of the Doobies (1976) 10 million copies
20. Billy Joel - The Stranger (1977) 10 million copies
21. Carole King - Tapestry (1971) 10 million copies
22. Van Halen - Van Halen (1978) 10 million copies
23. Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life (1976) 10 million copies
24. John Denver - Greatest Hits (1974) 9 million copies

MORE BEATLES SONGS

The Beatles
All My Loving
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

Close your eyes and I'll kiss you,
Tomorrow I'll miss you;
Remember I'll always be true.
And then while I'm away,
I'll write home ev'ry day,
And I'll send all my loving to you.

I'll pretend That I'm kissing
the lips I am missing
And hope that my draems will come true.
And then while I'm away,
I'll write home ev'ry day,
And I'll send all my loving to you.

All my loving I will send to you.
All my loving, darling I'll be true.

Available on:

(UK) With the Beatles, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, The Beatles Ballads, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1
(US) Meet the Beatles!, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1
EPs
singles

 

The Beatles
A Hard Day's Night
Writers, lead vocal: John Lennon

It's been a hard day's night, and I been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night, I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you I'll find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say you're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel ok

When I'm home everything seems to be right
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight

Owww!

So why on earth should I moan, 'cause when I get you alone
You know I feel ok
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright

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Available on:
(UK) A Hard Day's Night, A Collection of the Beatles Oldies, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
(US) A Hard Day's Night, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Can't Buy Me Love
Writers: Lennon, McCartney; lead vocal: McCartney

Can't buy me love, love
Can't buy me love

I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright
I'll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright
'Cause I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you
I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

Can't buy me love, everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love, no no no, no

Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

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Available on:
(UK) A Hard Day's Night, A Collection of the Beatles Oldies, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, Hey Jude, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
(US) The Beatles' Second Album, A Hard Day's Night, The Early Beatles, Hey Jude, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, 20 Greatest Hits, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Come Together
Writer, lead vocal: John Lennon

Here come old flattop he come grooving up slowly
He got joo-joo eyeball he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker he just do what he please

He wear no shoeshine he got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola
He say "I know you, you know me"
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come together right now over me

He bag production he got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard he one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease
Come together right now over me

He roller-coaster he got early warning
He got muddy water he one mojo filter
He say "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good-looking 'cause he's so hard to see
Come together right now over me

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Available on:

(UK) Abbey Road, The Beatles 1967-1970, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
(US) Abbey Road, The Beatles 1967-1970, 20 Greatest Hits, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Eight Days a Week
Writers: Lennon, McCartney; lead vocal: Lennon

Ooh I need your love babe,
Guess you know it's true.
Hope you need my love babe,
Just like I need you.
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me.
Ain't got nothin'but love babe,
Eight days a week.

Love you ev'ry day girl,
Always on my mind.
One thing I can say girl,
Love you all the time.
Hold me, love me, hold me, love me.
Ain't got nothin'but love babe,
Eight days a week.

Eight days a week
I love you.
Eight days a week
Is not enough to show I care.

Ooh I need your love babe, ...

Eight days a week ...

Love you ev'ry ...

Eight days a week. Eight days a week. Eight days a week.

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Available on:
(UK) Beatles for Sale, The Beatles 1962-1966, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
(US) Beatles VI, The Beatles 1962-1966, 20 Greatest Hits, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Come Together
Writer, lead vocal: John Lennon

Here come old flattop he come grooving up slowly
He got joo-joo eyeball he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker he just do what he please

He wear no shoeshine he got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger he shoot coca-cola
He say "I know you, you know me"
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come together right now over me

He bag production he got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard he one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his armchair you can feel his disease
Come together right now over me

He roller-coaster he got early warning
He got muddy water he one mojo filter
He say "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good-looking 'cause he's so hard to see
Come together right now over me

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Available on:

(UK) Abbey Road, The Beatles 1967-1970, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
(US) Abbey Road, The Beatles 1967-1970, 20 Greatest Hits, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Get Back
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

[Sweet Loretta Fat thought she was a cleaner but she was a frying pan.]

Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner
But he knew it wouldn't last.
Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona
For some California grass.
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged.
Get back Jojo. Go home
Get back, get back.
Back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back.
Back to where you once belonged.
Get back Jo.

Sweet Loretta Martin thought she was a woman
But she was another man
All the girls around her say she's got it coming
But she gets it while she can
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged.
Get back Loretta. Go home
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged.
Get back Loretta
Your mother's waiting for you
Wearing her high-heel shoes
And her low-neck sweater
Get on home Loretta
Get back, get back.
Get back to where you once belonged.

[Thanks, Mo! ...on behalf of the group I hope we passed the audition.]

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Available on:
(UK) Let It Be, The Beatles 1967-1970, Rock'n'roll Music, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 2, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
(US) Let It Be, The Beatles 1967-1970, Rock'n'roll Music, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 2, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
I Saw Her Standing There
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

One, two, free, four!

Well, she was just seventeen,
You know what I mean,
And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
So how could I dance with another (ooh)
And I saw her standin' there.

Well she looked at me, and I, I could see
That before too long I'd fall in love with her.
She wouldn't dance with another (whooh)
And I saw her standin' there.

Well, my heart went boom,
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine...

Whoah, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whooh)
Since I saw her standing there

Well, my heart went boom,
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine...

Whoah, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whooh)
Since I saw her standing there

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Available on:
(UK) Please Please Me, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles Live at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1
(US) Introducing the Beatles, Meet the Beatles! Rock'n'roll Music, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
I Saw Her Standing There
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

One, two, free, four!

Well, she was just seventeen,
You know what I mean,
And the way she looked was way beyond compare.
So how could I dance with another (ooh)
And I saw her standin' there.

Well she looked at me, and I, I could see
That before too long I'd fall in love with her.
She wouldn't dance with another (whooh)
And I saw her standin' there.

Well, my heart went boom,
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine...

Whoah, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whooh)
Since I saw her standing there

Well, my heart went boom,
When I crossed that room,
And I held her hand in mine...

Whoah, we danced through the night,
And we held each other tight,
And before too long I fell in love with her.
Now I'll never dance with another (whooh)
Since I saw her standing there

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Available on:
(UK) Please Please Me, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles Live at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1
(US) Introducing the Beatles, Meet the Beatles! Rock'n'roll Music, Live at the BBC, Anthology 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Writers, lead vocals: Lennon, McCartney

Oh yeah, I'll tell you something,
I think you'll understand.
When I'll say that something
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.

Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand.
Now let me hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.

And when I touch you I feel happy inside.
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide.

Yeah, you've got that something,
I think you'll understand.
When I'll say that something
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.

And when I touch you I feel happy inside.
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide.

Yeh, you've got that something,
I think you'll understand.
When I'll feel that something
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand,
I want to hold your hand.

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Available on:
(UK) A Collection of the Beatles Oldies, The Beatles 1962-1966, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 1, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
(US) Meet the Beatles! The Beatles 1962-1966, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 1, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand
Writers, lead vocals: Lennon, McCartney

Oh komm doch, komm zu mir
Du nimmst mir den Verstand
Oh komm doch, komm zu mir
Komm, gib mir deine Hand!

Komm, gib mir deine Hand,
Komm, gib mir deine Hand

Oh du bist so schšn
schšn wie ein Diamant
Ich will mit dir gehen
Komm, gib mir deine Hand!

Komm, gib mir deine Hand,
Komm, gib mir deine Hand

In deinen Armen bin ich glŸcklich und froh
Das war noch nie bei einen Ander'n
Einmal so, einmal so, einmal so!

Oh komm doch, komm zu mir
Du nimmst mir den Verstand
Oh komm doch, komm zu mir
Komm, gib mir deine Hand!

Komm, gib mir deine Hand,
Komm, gib mir deine Hand.

In deinen Armen bin ich glŸcklich und froh
Das war noch nie bei einen Ander'n
einmal so, einmal so, einmal so!

Oh du bist so schšn
schšn wie ein Diamant
Ich will mit dir gehen
Komm, gib mir deine Hand!

Komm, gib mir deine Hand,
Komm, gib mir deine Hand!

Komm, gib mir deine Hand!

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Available on:
(UK) Rarities, The Beatles Past Masters 1
(US) Something New, The Beatles Past Masters 1

 

The Beatles
Let It Be
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

And when the night is cloudy,
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, yeah let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

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Available on:
(UK) Let It Be, The Beatles 1967-1970, The Beatles Ballads, Reel Music, The Beatles Past Masters 2, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
(US) Let It Be, The Beatles 1967-1970, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 2, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Love Me Do
Writers, lead vocals: Lennon, McCartney

Love, love me do.
You know I love you,
I'll always be true,
So please, love me do.
Whoa, love me do.

Love, love me do.
You know I love you,
I'll always be true,
So please, love me do.
Whoa, love me do.

Someone to love,
Somebody new.
Someone to love,
Someone like you.

Love, love me do.
You know I love you,
I'll always be true,
So please, love me do.
Whoa, love me do.

Love, love me do.
You know I love you,
I'll always be true,
So please, love me do.
Whoa, love me do.
Yeah, love me do.
Whoa, oh, love me do.

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Available on:
(UK) Please Please Me, The Beatles 1962-1966, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 1, The Beatles Live at the BBC, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
(US) Introducing the Beatles, The Early Beatles, The Beatles 1962-1966, Rarities, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 1, The Beatles Live at the BBC, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

Desmond has a barrow in the market place
Molly is the singer in a band
Desmond says to Molly-girl I like your face
And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand.
Obladi oblada life goes on bra
Lala how the life goes on
Obladi Oblada life goes on bra
Lala how the life goes on.

Desmond takes a trolly to the jewellers store
Buys a twenty carat golden ring
Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door
And as he gives it to her she begins to sing.

In a couple of years they have built
A home sweet home
With a couple of kids running in the yard
Of Desmond and Molly Jones.

Happy ever after in the market place
Molly lets the children lend a hand
Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face
And in the evening she's a singer with the band.

And if you want some fun-take Obladi blada.

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Available on:
(UK) The Beatles, The Beatles 1967-1970, Anthology 3
(US) The Beatles, The Beatles 1967-1970, Anthology 3
singles

 

The Beatles
P.S. I Love You
Writers, lead vocals: Lennon, McCartney

As I write this letter,
Send my love to you,
Remember that I'll always,
Be in love with you.

Treasure these few words 'till we're together,
Keep all my love forever,
P.S., I love you.
You, you, you.

I'll be coming home again to you, love,
And 'till the day I do, love,
P.S., I love you.
You, you, you.

As I write this letter,
Send my love to you,
Remember that I'll always,
Be in love with you.

Treasure these few words 'till we're together,
Keep all my love forever,
P.S., I love you.
You, you, you.

As I write this letter, (Oh oh oh)
Send my love to you, (You know I want you to)
Remember that I'll always, (Yeah)
Be in love with you.

I'll be coming home again to you, love,
And 'till the day I do, love,
P.S., I love you.
You, you, you.
You, you, you.
I love you.

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Available on:
(UK) Please Please Me, Love Songs
(US) Introducing the Beatles, The Early Beatles, Love Songs
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Penny Lane
Writers: Lennon, McCartney; lead vocal: McCartney

In Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs
Of every head he's had the pleasure to know.
And all the people that come and go
Stop and say hello.

On the corner is a banker with a motorcar,
The little children laugh at him behind his back.
And the banker never wears a mack
In the pouring rain, very strange.

Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
There beneath the blue suburban skies
I sit, and meanwhile back

In penny Lane there is a fireman with an hourglass
And in his pocket is a portrait of the Queen.
He likes to keep his fire engine clean,
It's a clean machine.

Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
A four of fish and finger pies
In summer, meanwhile back

Behind the shelter in the middle of a roundabout
The pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray
And tho' she feels as if she's in a play
She is anyway.

In Penny Lane the barber shaves another customer,
We see the banker sitting waiting for a trim.
And then the fireman rushes in
From the pouring rain, very strange.

Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
There beneath the blue suburban skies
I sit, and meanwhile back.
Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
There beneath the blue suburban skies,
Penny Lane.

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Available on:
(UK) The Beatles 1967-1970, Magical Mystery Tour, Anthology 2, Beatles 1
(US) Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles 1967-1970, Rarities, 20 Greatest Hits, Anthology 2, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Please Mister Postman
Writers: Brian Holland, Robert Bateman, Berry Gordy jr.; double-tracked lead vocal: John Lennon

Wait, oh yes wait a minute mister postman
Wait, wait mister postman

Mister postman look and see
You got a letter in your bag for me
I been waiting such a long time
Since I heard from that girl of mine

There must be some word today
From my girlfriend so far away
Please mister postman look and see
If there's a letter, a letter for me
I been standing here waiting mister postman
So patiently
For just a card or just a letter
Saying she's returning home to me

So many days you passed me by
See the tear standing in my eye
You didn't stop to make me feel better
By leaving me a card or a letter

You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta wait a minute, wait a minute
You gotta check it and see, one more time for me

Wait Wait Wait
Deliver the letter, the sooner the better

Wait

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Available on:
(UK) With the Beatles
(US) The Beatles' Second Album
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Please Please Me
Writer, lead vocal: John Lennon

Last night I said these words to my girl,
I know you never even try, girl,
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please please me, whoa yeah, like I please you.

You don't need me to show the way, love.
Why do I always have to say love,
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please please me, whoa yeah, like I please you.

I don't wanna sound complainin',
But you know there's always rain in my heart (in my heart).
I do all the pleasin' with you, it's so hard to reason
With you, whoah yeah, why do you make me blue.

Last night I said these words to my girl,
I know you never even try, girl,
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Please please me, whoa yeah, like I please you.

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Available on:
(UK) Please Please Me, The Beatles 1962-1966, Anthology 1
(US) The Early Beatles, The Beatles 1962-1966, Anthology 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

It was twenty years ago today,
Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play
They've been going in and out of style
But they're guaranteed to raise a smile.
So may I introduce to you
The act you've known for all these years,
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

We're Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,
We hope you will enjoy the show,
We're Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,
Sit back and let the evening go.
Sgt. Pepper's lonely, Sgt. Pepper's lonely,
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

It's wonderful to be here,
It's certainly a thrill.
You're such a lovely audience,
We'd like to take you home with us,
We'd love to take you home.

I don't really want to stop the show,
But I thought that you might like to know,
That the singer's going to sing a song,
And he wants you all to sing along.
So let me introduce to you
The one and only Billy Shears
And Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Billy Shears

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Available on:
(UK) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles 1967-1970, Yellow Submarine '99
(US) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles 1967-1970, Yellow Submarine '99
singles

 

The Beatles
Revolution
Writer, lead vocal: John Lennon

You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

You say you got a real solution
Well you know
We'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well you know
We're doing what we can
But when you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

You say you'll change the constitution
Well you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

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Available on:
(UK) The Beatles 1967-1970, Rock'n'roll Music, Hey Jude, The Beatles Past Masters 2
(US) Hey Jude, The Beatles 1967-1970, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles Past Masters 2
singles

 

The Beatles
She Loves You
Writers, lead vocals: Lennon, McCartney

She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

You think you lost your love,
When I saw her yesterday.
It's you she's thinking of
And she told me what to say.
She says she loves you
And you know that can't be bad.
Yes, she loves you
And you know you should be glad. Ooh!

She said you were to know
That she almost lost her mind.
And now she says she knows
You're not the hurting kind.
She says she loves you
And you know that can't be bad.
Yes, she loves you
And you know you should be glad. Ooh!

She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
And with a love like that
You know you should be glad.

And now it's up to you,
I think it's only fair,
If I should hurt you, too,
Apologize to her
Because she loves you
And you know that can't be bad.
Yes, she loves you
And you know you should be glad. Ooh!

She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah
And with a love like that
You know you should be glad.

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Available on:
(UK) A Collection of the Beatles Oldies, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 1, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
(US) The Beatles' Second Album, The Beatles 1962-1966, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 1, Anthology 1, Beatles 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
Strawberry Fields Forever
Writer, lead vocal: John Lennon

Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever.

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see.
It's getting hard to be someone but it all works out, it doesn't matter much to me.

Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever.

No one I think is in my tree, I mean it must be high or low.
That is you can't you know tune in but it's all right, that is I think it's not too bad.

Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever.

Always, no sometimes, think it's me, but you know I know and it's a dream.
I think I know I mean a 'Yes' but it's all wrong, that is I think I disagree.

Let me take you down, 'cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields.
Nothing is real and nothing to get hungabout.
Strawberry Fields forever.
Strawberry Fields forever.

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Available on:
(UK) The Beatles 1967-1970, Magical Mystery Tour
(US) Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles 1967-1970

 

The Beatles
Sie Liebt Dich
Writers, lead vocals: Lennon, McCartney

Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

Du glaubst, sie liebt nur mich
Gestern hab' ich sie gesehen
Sie denkt ja nur an dich
Und du solltest zu ihr gehen

Oh ja sie liebt dich,
Schšner kann es gar nicht sein
Ja sie liebt dich
Und da solltest du dich freuen

Du hast ihr weh getan
Sie wu§te nicht warum
Du warst nicht Schuld daran
Und drehtest dich nicht um

Oh ja sie liebt dich,
Schšner kann es gar nicht sein
Ja sie liebt dich
Und da solltest du dich freuen

Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Denn mit dir allein kann sie nur glŸcklich sein

Du mu§t jetzt zu ihr gehen
Entschuldig dir bei ihr
Ja das wird sie verstehen
Und dann verzeiht sie dir

Oh ja sie liebt dich,
Schšner kann es gar nicht sein
Ja sie liebt dich
Und da solltest du dich freuen

Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sie liebt dich, yeah, yeah, yeah
Denn mit dir allein kann sie nur glŸcklich sein
Denn mit dir allein kann sie nur glŸcklich sein
Denn mit dir allein kann sie nur glŸcklich sein
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

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Available on:
(UK) Rarities, The Beatles Past Masters 1
(US) Rarities, The Beatles Past Masters 1
singles

 

The Beatles
When I'm Sixty-Four
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

When I get older losing my hair,
Many years from now.
Will you still be sending me a valentine
Birthday greetings bottle of wine.
If I'd been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door,
Will you still need me, will you still feed me,
When I'm sixty-four.

You'll be older too,
And it you say the word,
I could stay with you.

I could be handy, mending a fuse
When your lights have gone.
You can knit a sweater by the fireside
Sunday mornings go for a ride,
Doing the garden, digging the weeds,
Who could ask for more.
Will you still need me, will you still feed me,
When I'm sixty-four.

Every summer we can rent a cottage,
In the Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear
We shall scrimp and save
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera Chuck & Dave.

Send me a postcard, drop me a line,
Stating point of view
Indicate precisely what you mean to say
Yours sincerely, wasting away
Give me your answer, fill in a form
Mine for evermore
Will you still need me, will you still feed me,
When I'm sixty-four.

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Available on:
(UK) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Yellow Submarine '99
(US) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Yellow Submarine '99

 

The Beatles
Twist and Shout
Writers: Phil Medley, Bert Russell; lead vocal: John Lennon

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
C'mon c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out)

Well, work it on out, honey. (work it on out)
You know you look so good. (look so good)
You know you got me goin', now, (got me goin')
Just like I knew you would. (like I knew you would)

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out)

You know you twist your little girl, (twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine. (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine. (let me know you're mine)

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out)

You know you twist your little girl, (twist, little girl)
You know you twist so fine. (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine. (let me know you're mine)

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)

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Available on:
(UK) Please Please Me, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles Live at the Star-Club in Hamburg, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, Anthology 1
(US) Introducing the Beatles, The Early Beatles, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, Anthology 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
The Long and Winding Road
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

The long and winding road that leads to your door,
Will never disappear,
I've seen that road before It always leads me here,
Leads me to your door.

The wild and windy night the rain washed away,
Has left a pool of tears crying for the day.
Why leave me standing here, let me know the way
Many times I've been alone and many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know the many ways I've tried, but
Still they lead me back to the long and winding road
You left me standing here a long, long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here, lead me to you door
Da, da, da, da

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Available on:
(UK) Let It Be, The Beatles 1967-1970, Love Songs, The Beatles Ballads, Reel Music, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
(US) Let It Be, The Beatles 1967-1970, Love Songs, Reel Music, 20 Greatest Hits, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Yesterday
Wirter, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Suddenly, I'm not half to man I used to be,
There's a shadow hanging over me.
Oh, yesterday came suddenly.

Why she had to go I don't know she wouldn't say.
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play.
Now I need a place to hide away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Why she had to go I don't know she wouldn't say.
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play.
Now I need a place to hide away.
Oh, I believe in yesterday.

Mm mm mm mm mm mm mm.

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Available on:
(UK) Help! A Collection of the Beatles Oldies, The Beatles 1962-1966, Love Songs, The Beatles Ballads, Anthology 2, Beatles 1
(UK) "Yesterday"... and Today, The Beatles 1962-1966, Love Songs, 20 Greatest Hits, Anthology 2, Beatles 1
singles
EPs

 

The Beatles
You Can't Do That
Writer, lead vocal: John Lennon

I got something to say that might cause you pain,
If I catch you talking to that boy again,

I'm gonna let you down,
And leave you flat,
Because I told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

Well, it's the second time, I've caught you talking to him,
Do I have to tell you one more time, I think it's a sin,
I think I'll let you down.
Let you down and leave you flat,
Gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

Ev'rybody's green,
'cause I'm the one, who won your love,
But if it's seen,
You're talking that way they'd laugh in my face.
So please listen to me, if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind.

I know I'll let you down,
And leave you flat,
Gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

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Available on:
(UK) A Hard Day's Night, Rock'n'roll Music, Anthology 1
(US) The Beatles' Second Album, Rock'n'roll Music, Anthology 1
singles

 

The Beatles
With a Little Help From My Friends
Writers: Lennon, McCartney; lead vocal: Ringo Starr

What would you think if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song,
And I'll try not to sing out of key.
I get by with a little help from my friends,
I get high with a little help from my friends,
Going to try with a little help from my friends.

What do I do when my love is away.
(Does it worry you to be alone)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)

No I get by with a little help from my friends...

Do you need anybody,
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love.

Would you believe in a love at first sight,
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time.
What do you see when you turn out the light,
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends...

Do you need anybody,
I just need somebody to love,
Could it be anybody,
I want somebody to love.

I get by with a little help from my friends,
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends,
With a little help from my friends.

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Available on:

(UK) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles 1967-1970, Yellow Submarine '99
(US) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles 1967-1970, Yellow Submarine '99
singles

The Beatles
Hey Jude
Writer, lead vocal: Paul McCartney

Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

Hey Jude, don't be afraid.
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.

And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.

Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude...

Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.

Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude...

Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh.

Da da da da da da, da da da, hey Jude...

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Available on:
(UK) The Beatles 1967-1970, Hey Jude, The Beatles Ballads, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 2, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
(US) Hey Jude, The Beatles 1967-1970, 20 Greatest Hits, The Beatles Past Masters 2, Anthology 3, Beatles 1
singles

 

The Beatles
Magical Mystery Tour
Writers: Lennon, McCartney; lead vocal: McCartney

Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up (And that's an invitation), roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up (To make a reservation), roll up for the mystery tour.
The magical mystery tour is waiting to take you away,
Waiting to take you away.

Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up (We've got everything you need), roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up (Satisfaction guaranteed), roll up for the mystery tour.
The magical mystery tour is hoping to take you away,
Hoping to take you away.

Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up (And that's an invitation), roll up for the mystery tour.
Roll up (To make a reservation), roll up for the mystery tour.
The magical mystery tour is coming to take you away,
Coming to take you away.
The magical mystery tour is dying to take you away,
Dying to take you away, take you away.

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Available on:
(UK) The Beatles 1967-1970, Magical Mystery Tour, Reel Music
(US) Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles 1967-1970, Reel Music
EPs

 

The Beatles
Rock and Roll Music
Writer: Chuck Berry; lead vocal: John Lennon

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 lost it,
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me

I've got no kick against modern jazz
Unless they try to play it too darn fast
And change the beauty of the melody
Until they sound just like a symphony

That'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 lost it,
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me

I took my loved one over 'cross the tracks
So she can hear my man awail a sax
I must admit they have a rockin' band
Man, they were goin' like a hurrican'

That'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 lost it,
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me

Way down South they gave a jubilee
The jokey folks they had a jamboree
They're drinkin' home brew from a water cup
The folks dancin' got all shook up

And started playin' that that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lost it,
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me

Don't care to hear 'em play a tango
I'm in the mood to gear a mambo
It's way to early for a congo
So keep a rockin' that piano

So I can gear some of that rock and roll music
Any old way you choose it
It's got a back beat, you can't lost it,
Any old time you use it
It's gotta be rock roll music
If you wanna dance with me
If you wanna dance with me

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Available on:
(UK) Beatles for Sale, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles Live at the BBC, Anthology 2
(US) Beatles '65, Rock'n'roll Music, The Beatles Live at the BBC, Anthology 2
EPs