Let's Live for Today
The Grass Roots
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When I think of all the worries People seem to find And how they're in a hurry To complicate their minds By chasing after money And dreams that can't come true I'm glad that we are different We've better things to do May others plan their future I'm busy loving you (One, two, three, four!) Sha la la la la la live for today Sha la la la la la live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey Sha la la la la la live for today (live for today) We were never meant to worry The way that people do And I don't mean to hurry As long as I'm with you We'll take it nice and easy And use my simple plan You'll be my lovin' woman I'll be your lovin' man We'll take the most from living Have pleasure while we can (Two, three, four!) Sha la la la la la live for today Sha la la la la la live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey Sha la la la la la live for today (live for today) Baby, I need to feel you inside of me I got to feel you deep inside of me Baby, please come close to me I got to have you now, please, please Please, please gimme some a-lovin' To gimme some a-lovin' To gimme some a-lovin' To gimme some a-lovin' Baby, gimme some a-lovin' Gimme some a-lovin' Got to have all your lovin' Gimme some a-lovin' I need all your lovin' Gimme some a-lovin' Now I need all your loving Sha la la la la la live for today Sha la la la la la live for today And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey Sha la la la la la live for today (Oh, no, no, no, no, no) Sha la la la la la live for today
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Written by: GIULIO RAPETTI MOGOL, NORMAN DAVID SHAPIRO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Let's Live for Today" was released by The Grass Roots in 1967 as the title track of their second album, "Let's Live for Today."
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Original VersionContrary to popular belief, "Let's Live for Today" was not originally recorded by The Grass Roots. It was first recorded in 1966 by an English band named The Rokes.
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Italian OriginsThe original song, named "Piangi con me", was written in Italian and performed by The Rokes.
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Italian to EnglishThe English lyrics for "Let's Live for Today" were written by Michael Julien and David Shapiro.
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Album SuccessThe album "Let's Live for Today" was a significant success for The Grass Roots, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1967.
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Singles SuccessAs a single, "Let's Live for Today" reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of The Grass Roots' most popular tracks.
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Band Line-upThe Grass Roots' line-up that recorded "Let's Live for Today" included Creed Bratton, who later found fame as an actor in the US version of the television series "The Office."
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International InfluenceThe initial Italian version of the song gained popularity in Europe, leading to its adaptation into English and success in America.
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Vietnam War ProtestsDue to its message of living in the moment, "Let's Live for Today" became associated with the Vietnam War protests and hippie culture.
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Iconic Guitar RiffThe song's notable guitar riff is easily recognizable and has become synonymous with 1960s American pop and rock music.
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Song MessageThe lyrics of "Let's Live for Today" resonate with listeners due to the song's universal message about appreciating the present moment and living each day as if it were your last.
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