You're Going to Lose That Girl
The Beatles
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You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl If you don't take her out tonight She's going to change her mind And I will take her out tonight And I will treat her kind You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl If you don't treat her right, my friend You're going to find her gone 'Cause I will treat her right, and then You'll be the lonely one You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose I'll make a point of taking her away from you That's what you do, yeah The way you treat her what else can I do? You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose I'll make a point of taking her away from you That's what you do, yeah The way you treat her what else can I do? If you don't take her out tonight She's going to change her mind And I will take her out tonight And I will treat her kind You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl You're going to lose that girl
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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15 facts about this song
Beatle OriginThe song "You're Going to Lose That Girl" is a product of the famous "Beatles" band, which originated in Liverpool, England, in 1960. The band members include John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
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1965 AlbumThe song was included in the Beatles' fifth studio album, "Help!" that came out in the UK in August 1965.
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Lennon-McCartney CreationLike many Beatles hits, the song was a joint composition by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with Lennon being the primary writer.
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Film AppearanceThe song is notably featured in a scene from the "Help!", a Beatles' film released in 1965.
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Recording SessionIt was recorded on 19 February 1965 in Abbey Road Studios and mastered on 18 March 1965.
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Song StructureThe song follows standard pop structure and is composed mainly of verses and choruses; it is under three minutes long.
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Background HarmonyPaul McCartney and George Harrison intricately worked on the background harmony, making it one of the highlights of the song.
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InstrumentationAlthough the song primarily features guitars, piano, and drums, it was one of the first Beatles songs to include bongos, played by Ringo Starr.
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Song ThemeThe song contains themes of jealousy, warning, and ultimatums, Lennon warns his friend to treat his girl right or else he is going to steal her away.
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Lack of Chart PresenceDespite its popularity and inclusion in a major feature film, "You're Going to Lose That Girl" was never released as a single and, thus, did not secure a place on the official music charts.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists across different periods and genres, displaying its enduring appeal. This includes artists like Laibach, Steve Earle, and Yellow Matter Custard.
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Alternate TitlesInterestingly, the song is sometimes referred to by its alternative title, "You're Gonna Lose That Girl".
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PreservationLike all Beatles music, the original master tapes of "You're Going to Lose That Girl" have been carefully preserved.
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InspirationIt is believed that the song's theme is a reflection of John Lennon's own attitude towards women at the time, characterized by possessiveness and angst.
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Songwriting AcclaimThe song is frequently praised for its effective melodies and chord structure, a testament to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership.
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