Not a Second Time
The Beatles
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You know you made me cry I see no use in wondering why I cry for you And now you've changed your mind I see no reason to change mine I cry it's through, oh You're giving me the same old line I'm wondering why You hurt me then You're back again No, no, no, not a second time You know you made me cry I see no use in wondering why I cry for you, yea And now you've changed your mind I see no reason to change mine I cry it's through, oh You're giving me the same old line I'm wondering why You hurt me then You're back again No, no, no, not a second time Not a second time Not the second time No, no, no, no, no No, no no
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Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James Mccartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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9 facts about this song
Song Composition"Not a Second Time" was primarily written by John Lennon and is credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership.
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Album ReleaseIn the US, it appeared on the "Meet The Beatles!" album.
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John Lennon's VoiceJohn Lennon is singing the lead vocal in the song, using a strong, powerful voice and delivering emotional depth.
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Unique Chord ProgressionAccording to the musicologist Alan W Pollack, "Not a Second Time" is the only song by the Beatles that consists entirely of dominant chords.
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George Martin's InputThe song also features a neat solo on piano from their producer, George Martin.
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Critical ReviewThe song caught the attention of music critics and The Times newspaper had remarked on its "Aeolian cadences".
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John Lennon's PerspectiveDespite the positive reception, Lennon himself was not very pleased with the song. In a 1980 interview, he described "Not a Second Time" as his "least favourite Beatles song".
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No Live PerformancesThe Beatles never performed "Not a Second Time" live. The song was also never featured in the band's BBC radio sessions.
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CoversThe song has been covered by different artists over the years. The “Mop Tops” and The Smithereens were among the bands to cover this track.
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