If I Fell

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About If I Fell

"If I Fell" is a song by English rock band the Beatles which first appeared in 1964 on the album A Hard Day's Night in the United Kingdom and United States, and on the North American album Something New. Written primarily by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. "That's my first attempt at a ballad proper. ... It shows that I wrote sentimental love ballads way back when", Lennon stated in his 1980 Playboy interview. Paul McCartney stated that he contributed to the song: "We wrote 'If I Fell' together. "  


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1995
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If I fell in love with you
Would you promise to be true
And help me understand
'Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just holding hands

If I give my heart to you
I must be sure
From the very start
That you would love me more than her

If I trust in you oh please
Don't run and hide
If I love you too oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her

'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain

So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain

So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
If I fell in love with you

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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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6 facts about this song

Songwriting & Composition
"If I Fell" is one of the earliest examples of John Lennon's ballad writing. - The song is a duet between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with a stunning two-part harmony.
Album Inclusion
This soulful track was played first in the United States on the album "Something New" which came out in 1964. - It also appeared as part of the soundtrack for the film "A Hard Day's Night."
Musical Influence & Style
"If I Fell" showcases a more mature and complex style of songwriting and performance than The Beatles' earlier works. - John Lennon cited "If I Fell" as an example of his artistic growth, marking the point where he began to write about himself and his experiences more directly.
Lyric Content
The song portrays a story of a person who is in a relationship but falls for someone new, expressing his fear of getting hurt if the new love turns out to be insincere. - Lennon admitted later that the song was semiautobiographical, reflecting his own feelings of restlessness within his marriage.
Performance & Recording
"If I Fell" was recorded in a single take, capturing both the vocals and instrumental parts simultaneously. - This live recording technique contributes to the raw, emotional quality of the performance.
Reception & Legacy
The song is consistently ranked among the best of The Beatles' early compositions. - It has been covered by numerous artists including Evan Rachel Wood in the movie "Across the Universe", which is a musical tribute to The Beatles.

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