Don't Pass Me By

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About Don't Pass Me By

"Don't Pass Me By" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as the "White Album"). A country rock song, it was the first solo composition written by drummer Ringo Starr. The song was released as a single in Scandinavia and peaked at number one in Denmark in April 1969.


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1968
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I listen for your footsteps
Coming up the drive
Listen for your footsteps
But they don't arrive
Waiting for your knock, dear
On my old front door
I don't hear it,
Does it mean you don't love me anymore?

I hear the clock a'ticking,
On the mantel shelf
See the hands a'moving,
But I'm by myself
I wonder where you are tonight,
And why I'm by myself
I don't see you,
Does it mean you don't love me anymore?

Don't pass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue
'Cause you know darling, I love only you
You'll never know it hurt me so,
I hate to see you go
Don't pass me by, don't make me cry

I'm sorry that I doubted you,
I was so unfair
You were in a car crash,
And you lost your hair
You said that you would be late
About an hour or two
I said, "That's alright, I'm waiting here,
Just waiting to hear from you"

Don't pass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue
'Cause you know darling, I love only you
You'll never know it hurt me so,
I hate to see you go
Don't pass me by, don't make me cry

Don't pass me by, don't make me cry, don't make me blue
'Cause you know darling, I love only you
You'll never know it hurt me so,
I hate to see you go
Don't pass me by, don't make me cry

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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: RICHARD STARKEY

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Don't Pass Me By" is the first solo composition by Ringo Starr for The Beatles. He wrote it under his real name, Richard Starkey.
Album Information
The song was released on the band's 1968 album "The Beatles", also known as the "White Album". The album is known for showcasing the individual musical styles of all four Beatles members.
Song Inspiration
The song had been in development for years before its release. Starr first mentioned it in a 1964 interview, but it wasn't completed and recorded until 1968.
Song Recording
The song was one of the few Beatles songs to feature a violin. The violin part was played by Jack Fallon.
Lyrics Meaning
"Don't Pass Me By" is considered a country-style tune about a lover anxiously awaiting the return of their companion. The lyrics were a departure from the more experimental and symbolic lyrics of the rest of the "White Album."
Public Reception
While it may not be as celebrated as other Beatles songs, "Don't Pass Me By" topped the charts in Denmark and made the Top 10 in both the Netherlands and Australia.
Notable Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Don't Pass Me By," including Swedish musician Per Myrberg in 1969, and American country music star Keith Urban in a performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
Song Credits
Although he composed the song, Ringo Starr doesn't take all the credits. Paul McCartney assisted with the piano part, and George Harrison with effects and noises, recorded over the basic track for the song.
Album Sales
Despite mixed reception by critics, the White Album, featuring "Don't Pass Me By," has sold over 24 million copies worldwide, making it one of the highest selling albums in history.
Live Performances
Ringo Starr has often included "Don't Pass Me By" in the setlists of his All-Starr Band concerts.

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