I'll Be Back
The Beatles
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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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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".
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Composer CreditsLike most early Beatles songs, "I'll Be Back" was penned by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, commonly known as the Lennon-McCartney songwriting duo.
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Lead VocalsThe song features John Lennon on lead vocals.
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Recording DetailsThe Beatles recorded "I'll Be Back" primarily on June 1, 1964. They achieved the master version in the 16th take.
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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.
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InstrumentationThe song has a relatively simple arrangement, featuring just two guitars, bass guitar, with Ringo Starr playing the rims of the snare drum.
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InspirationsIn 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.
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Song StructureThe song has an unusual AABAB structure, deviating from the traditional ABAB (verse-chorus-verse-chorus) structure of pop songs.
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Album Position"I'll Be Back" is the final track of The Beatles' third album, "A Hard Day's Night."
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Live PerformancesThe Beatles never performed "I'll Be Back" live.
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Cover Versions"I'll Be Back" was covered by several artists, including Cliff Richard, José Feliciano, and The Hollyridge Strings.
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RecognitionDespite 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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