It Won't Be Long

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About It Won't Be Long

"It Won't Be Long" is a song by the English rock group the Beatles, released as the opening track on their second UK album With the Beatles (1963), and was the first original song recorded for it. Although credited to Lennon–McCartney, it was primarily a John Lennon composition, with Paul McCartney assisting with the lyrics and arrangement.


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It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you

Every night when everybody has fun
Here am I sitting all on my own

It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you

Since you left me, I'm so alone
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home, you're coming home

Every night the tears come down from my eyes
Every day I've done nothing but cry

It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you

Since you left me, I'm so alone
Now you're coming, you're coming on home
I'll be good like I know I should
You're coming home, you're coming home

So every day we'll be happy I know
Now I know that you won't leave me no more

It won't be long yeah, yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, yeah
It won't be long yeah, till I belong to you, woo

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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"It Won't Be Long" is a song by the English rock band, The Beatles. This song was written primarily by John Lennon with some input from Paul McCartney, although it was credited to Lennon-McCartney, a common practice for the band's compositions.
Album Inclusion
The song was the opening track on their second UK album, "With The Beatles" released in 1963.
Musical Style
The composition of "It Won't Be Long" showcases the early Beatles' style. The song is also noted for its "yeah-yeah" refrains and the echoing sound effects in the chorus, which became their signature and a defining trait of early Beatles music.
Non-Release in the USA
Interestingly, "It Won't Be Long" was not initially released in the US, but later appeared on the "Meet The Beatles!" album in January 1964.
Song Format
The song is in a verse-chorus-verse format, with no solo breaks, but an eight-bar bridge. The song length is 2 minutes and 13 seconds.
Recording Sessions
"It Won't Be Long" was recorded on 30 July 1963 at EMI Studios in London, England. The Beatles reportedly finished recording it in a night, after 13 takes.
Live Performances
The band never performed "It Won't Be Long" live, which is unique as most of their early songs were part of their concert repertoire.
Cover Versions
A number of artists have covered this song, including The Smithereens and Alvin and the Chipmunks, showing its ongoing popularity and influence on other musical acts.
Themes
As with many Beatles songs, this one is about love and longing, with the lyrics saying that the singer's lover is gone but "it won't be long, yeh, till she belongs to me."
Historical Significance
"It Won't Be Long" holds historical significance as it helped set the pace for the later Beatles' hits. Its use of vocal echo and 'call and response' proved influential for many later pop and rock songs.

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