Not a Second Time

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About Not a Second Time

"Not a Second Time" is a song by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney) performed by English rock group the Beatles on their second British album, With the Beatles, and the American album Meet the Beatles!. Lennon said he was "trying to write a Smokey Robinson or something at the time." The song was recorded in nine takes on 11 September 1963 at EMI Studios.


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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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The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James Mccartney

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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.
Album Release
In the US, it appeared on the "Meet The Beatles!" album.
John Lennon's Voice
John Lennon is singing the lead vocal in the song, using a strong, powerful voice and delivering emotional depth.
Unique Chord Progression
According to the musicologist Alan W Pollack, "Not a Second Time" is the only song by the Beatles that consists entirely of dominant chords.
George Martin's Input
The song also features a neat solo on piano from their producer, George Martin.
Critical Review
The song caught the attention of music critics and The Times newspaper had remarked on its "Aeolian cadences".
John Lennon's Perspective
Despite 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".
No Live Performances
The Beatles never performed "Not a Second Time" live. The song was also never featured in the band's BBC radio sessions.
Covers
The 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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