Waterfalls

About Waterfalls

"Waterfalls" is a Paul McCartney ballad from his first solo album after Wings, McCartney II. The song has a minimalist sound, with McCartney only playing a Fender Rhodes electric piano and a synthesizer and singing, and a short solo performed on acoustic guitar. "Waterfalls" was released as a single with "Check My Machine" as its B-Side and reached chart position No. 9 in the UK. In the US, however, it was his first single ever to miss the Billboard Hot 100 chart, only reaching No.  106 despite being the follow-up to the No. 1 hit "Coming Up". In 2013, Rolling Stone rated it the No. 25 all-time Paul McCartney post-Beatles song, describing how it contrasted with Wings' prior single. When questioned on singles he wished were more successful, McCartney stated, "There's quite a few, actually. ... 'Waterfalls', I think is nice." He also commented that TLC's single "Waterfalls" carries elements of his song. more »

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1980

4:41

94 Views

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Don't go jumping waterfalls 
Please keep to the lake 
People who jump waterfalls 
Sometimes cam make mistakes 

And I need love, yeah I need love 
Like a second needs an hour 
Like a raindrop needs a shower 
Yeah I need love every minute of the day 
And it wouldn't be the same 
If you ever should decide to go away 

And I need love, yeah I need love 
Like a castle needs a tower 
Like a garden needs a flower 
Yeah I need love every minute of the day 
And it wouldn't be the same 
If you ever should decide to go away 

Don't go chasing polar bears 
In the great unknown 
Some big friendly polar bear 
Might want to take you home 

And I need love, yeah I need love 
Like a second needs an hour 
Like a raindrop needs a shower 
Yeah I need love every minute of the day 
And it wouldn't be the same 
If you ever should decide to go away 

Don't run after motor cars 
Please stay on the side 
Someone's glossy motor car 
Might take you for a ride 

And I need love, yeah I need love 
Like a castle needs a tower 
Like a garden needs a flower 
Yeah I need love, said I need love 
Like a raindrop needs a shower 
Like a second needs an hour 
Every minute of the day 
And it wouldn't be the same 
If you ever should decide to go away 

Don't go jumping waterfalls 
Please keep to the lake

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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