Whatever
Oasis
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I'm free to be whatever I Whatever I choose And I'll sing the blues if I want I'm free to say whatever I Whatever I like If it's wrong or right it's alright Always seems to me You only see what people want you to see How long's it gonna be Before we get on the bus And cause no fuss Get a grip on yourself It don't cost much Free to be whatever you Whatever you say If it comes my way it's alright You're free to be wherever you Wherever you please You can shoot the breeze if you want It always seems to me You only see what people want you to see How long's it gonna be Before we get on the bus And cause no fuss Get a grip on yourself It don't cost much I'm free to be whatever I Whatever I choose And I'll sing the blues if I want Here in my mind You know you might find Something that you You thought you once knew But now it's all gone And you know it's no fun Yeah I know it's no fun Oh I know it's no fun I'm free to be whatever I Whatever I choose And I'll sing the blues if I want I'm free to be whatever I Whatever I choose And I'll sing the blues if I want Whatever you do Whatever you say Yeah I know it's alright Whatever you do Whatever you say Yeah I know it's alright
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Written by: Noel Gallagher, Neil Innes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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7 facts about this song
Release and Reception• "Whatever" by Oasis was released as a stand-alone single on 18 December 1994 and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart.
• Unlike other Oasis songs, it was not included on an album, though it did appear as a bonus track on the Japanese version of "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?".
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Song Composition• The song adopted a symphonic structure with a full orchestra joining the band.
• "Whatever" is composed in the key of C major and is based around a simple chord progression of C–G–Am–E7.
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Legal Controversy• Oasis had to pay royalties from the song to Neil Innes due to similarities to his song "How Sweet to be an Idiot". Despite this controversy, the song remains a fan favorite.
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Live Performances• "Whatever" was often used by the band to close their concerts.
• The song was played live for the first time on Top of the Pops in 1994.
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Song Legacy• "Whatever" has been certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, indicating over 600,000 sales.
• The song is often associated with appreciating life and individuality, setting it apart from Oasis's other hits.
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Noteworthy Covers• The song has been covered by multiple artists over the years. Notably, English rock band Crowded House performed a version of "Whatever" for the BBC Radio 2 show "Chris Evans Breakfast Show" in 2016.
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Relationship to Other Oasis Songs• The song contains a melodic phrase which Noel Gallagher has used in several other Oasis songs. It can be heard in the solos in the tracks "Supersonic" and "Cigarettes & Alcohol".
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