Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
From the album/film 'Help!' - this song was written primarily by John Lennon, who sang lead on the original recording, with a voice that gained him further recognition because of his outstanding vocal performance. This is a classic example of how the Beatles' music and lyrics have stood the test of time - the words still sound fresh and original, without the cliches a listener might expect to hear in subsequent rhyming schemes. Their chord progressions were truly unique, and this song is no exception - in the key of E you would expect the III chord in the Verse to be a G# minor, but in fact they elect to go for a G# major here instead, so it has the effect of surprising the listener, and adds even more interest to the song.
From the album/film 'Help!' - this song was written primarily by John Lennon, who sang lead on the original recording, with a voice that gained him further recognition because of his outstanding vocal performance. This is a classic example of how the Beatles' music and lyrics have stood the test of time - the words still sound fresh and original, without the cliches a listener might expect to hear in subsequent rhyming schemes. Their chord progressions were truly unique, and this song is no exception - in the key of E you would expect the III chord in the Verse to be a G# minor, but in fact they elect to go for a G# major here instead, so it has the effect of surprising the listener, and adds even more interest to the song.
