It Won't Be Wrong

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About It Won't Be Wrong

"It Won't Be Wrong" is a song by the American folk rock band the Byrds, which appeared as the second track on their 1965 album, Turn! Turn! Turn! It was also coupled with the song "Set You Free This Time" for a single release in 1966, resulting in "It Won't Be Wrong" charting at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Byrds band member Jim McGuinn and his friend Harvey Gerst in 1964.


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Every time I see you smile, come to me, don't be long
Let me tell you how my heart goes wild
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong

Every time you're in my arms, come to me, don't be long
You know that I'll never do you no harm
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong

Let me love you and then you'll see, come to me, come to me
Let me show you once and we'll be free
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong

Every time I see you smile, come to me, don't be long
Let me tell you how my heart goes wild
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong

Let me love you and then you'll see, come to me, come to me
Let me show you once and we'll be free
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong
Please let me love you and it won't be wrong

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The Byrds

The Byrds ( /ˈbɜrdz/) were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (aka Jim McGuinn) remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones for a short period of time (1965–66), The Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of The Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was a… more »

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Written by: GERST, ROGER MCGUINN

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"It Won't Be Wrong" is a song by the American rock band "The Byrds."
Release Year
The song was officially released in 1965.
Album Name
It appeared on their second album, "Turn! Turn! Turn!"
Songwriters
The song was written by band members Roger McGuinn and Harvey Gerst.
Single Release
It was also released as the B-side to the Byrds’ single, "Set You Free This Time."
Original Title
Originally, the song was titled “Don’t Be Long.”
Song Theme
Lyrically, "It Won't Be Wrong" is a love song, expressing longing and anticipation of being together with the loved one.
First Appearance
"It Won't Be Wrong" actually debuted in the year 1964 as "Don’t Be Long" released by another band, the Beefeaters, which featured founding Byrds members Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark.
Re-recorded Version
When it appeared on "Turn! Turn! Turn!", the song was re-recorded and given a new title, "It Won't Be Wrong."
Genre
This song is a representation of The Byrd's characteristic folk rock style, with a blend of rock and roll guitar riffs and harmonious vocals.
Origin of Band
The Byrds, creators of "It Won't Be Wrong," came from Los Angeles, California and were one of the most influential bands of the 1960s.
Influence
The song is a prime example of the folk-rock, jingle-jangle sound that the band was known for and helped to popularize this genre.

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