Tell Me What You See

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About Tell Me What You See

"Tell Me What You See" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that first appeared in 1965 on their album Help! in the United Kingdom and on Beatles VI in the United States. As with all Beatles compositions by either of the two, the song is credited to Lennon–McCartney. Regarding the song's authorship, Paul McCartney said, "I seem to remember it as mine. I would claim it as a 60-40 but it might have been totally me." John Lennon said, in his interviews with Playboy (1980) and Hit Parader (1972), that "Tell Me What You See" was written completely by McCartney.  


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1965
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If you let me take your heart, I will prove to you
We will never be apart, if I'm part of you
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me

Big and black the clouds may be, time will pass away
If you put your trust in me, I'll make bright your day
Look into these eyes now, tell me what you see
Don't you realize now, what you see is me
Tell me what you see

Listen to me one more time, how can I get through?
Can't you try to see that I'm, trying to get to you?
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me
Tell me what you see

Listen to me one more time, how can I get through?
Can't you try to see that I'm, trying to get to you?
Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see
It is no surprise now, what you see is me

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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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10 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Tell Me What You See" is a song by the Beatles that is featured on their fifth studio album titled "Help!," released in August 1965.
Songwriters
The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney but was credited to the songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney, as was customary with the rest of the Beatles' songs.
Instrumentation
This song is notable for its unique instrumentation, which includes bongos, electric piano, and an electric guitar. This diverse set of instruments was not common in other Beatles' songs at the time.
Composition
The song features a balanced dual vocal line from Paul McCartney and John Lennon, accompanied by a central piano theme, underpinned with bongo-like percussion.
Recording
"Tell Me What You See" was recorded on February 18, 1965, in the same session as another song on the "Help!" album, "You're Going to Lose That Girl."
Inspiration
While the song lyrics are generally seen as vague, it's often thought they relate to Paul McCartney's relationship experiences at the time.
Reception
Though it hasn't achieved the same iconic status as many other Beatles songs, "Tell Me What You See" is enjoyed by fans for its lilting rhythm and harmony. Some critics believe it foreshadows the more experimental sounds that the Beatles would later explore.
US Release
In the United States, "Tell Me What You See" appeared on the "Beatles VI" album which was released by Capitol Records.
Studio
The song was recorded at the Beatles' favorite studio, Abbey Road Studio in London, England.
Unplanned Inclusion
According to some reports, this track was actually included on the "Help!" album to fulfill contractual obligations for new songs, demonstrating the Beatles' prolific songwriting pace during this period.

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