I'll Be Back

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About I'll Be Back

"I'll Be Back" is a song written by John Lennon (credited to Lennon–McCartney), and recorded by the English rock band the Beatles for the soundtrack album to their film A Hard Day's Night (1964) but not used in the film. This song was not released in North America until Beatles '65 five months later.


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You know, if you break my heart I'll go
But I'll be back again
'Cause I told you once before goodbye
But I came back again

I love you so, oh
I'm the one who wants you
Yes I'm the one who wants you
Oh, ho, oh, ho, oh

You could find better things to do
Than to break my heart again
This time I will try to show that I'm
Not trying to pretend

I thought that you would realize
That if I run away from you
That you would want me to
But I got a big surprise
Oh, ho, oh, ho, oh

I want to go, oh
But I hate to leave you
You know I hate to leave
Oh, ho, oh, ho

You, if you break my heart I'll go
But I'll be back again

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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 Lennon, Paul McCartney

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"I'll Be Back" was released on November 22, 1964, in the album "A Hard Day's Night".
Composer Credits
Like most early Beatles songs, "I'll Be Back" was penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, commonly known as the Lennon-McCartney songwriting duo.
Lead Vocals
The song features John Lennon on lead vocals.
Recording Details
The Beatles recorded "I'll Be Back" primarily on June 1, 1964. They achieved the master version in the 16th take.
Unique Chord Progression
"I'll Be Back" is notable for its unique chord progression. It is one of the few Beatles songs that start in a major key and end in a minor key.
Instrumentation
The song has a relatively simple arrangement, featuring just two guitars, bass guitar, with Ringo Starr playing the rims of the snare drum.
Inspirations
In the structure of "I'll Be Back," some critics have noted influences of Del Shannon, a popular American rock and roll singer, and the Spanish flamenco.
Song Structure
The song has an unusual AABAB structure, deviating from the traditional ABAB (verse-chorus-verse-chorus) structure of pop songs.
Album Position
"I'll Be Back" is the final track of The Beatles' third album, "A Hard Day's Night."
Live Performances
The Beatles never performed "I'll Be Back" live.
Cover Versions
"I'll Be Back" was covered by several artists, including Cliff Richard, José Feliciano, and The Hollyridge Strings.
Recognition
Despite not being a #1 hit or popularly recognized, the song is considered by critics as a showcase of the maturation of the band's songwriting style.

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