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Oh! Darling
Across the Universe Lyrics
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Please believe me
I'll never do you no harm
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
Oh, darling
If you leave me
Oh believe me when I beg you
Don't ever leave me alone
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me, oh, you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly fell down and died
Oh, darling
Please believe me
I'll never let you down
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
The song, "Oh! Darling" by The Beatles, is an emotional plea from the singer to his lover, asking them to stay with him and not leave him alone. The first verse starts with the singer promising his lover that he will never harm them and asking them to believe him. In the second verse, he pleads with them to stay with him, believing that he won't be able to make it without them. The bridge of the song is where he reveals that his lover has said they no longer need him, and he is heartbroken.
The song is a display of vulnerability as the singer pleads with his lover, which is apparent in the way he sings the song. Paul McCartney, the lead singer of the song, sings it in a raw and emotional way, reflecting the depth of emotion he is trying to convey. One can hear a sense of desperation in his voice, giving listeners a clear picture of the pain he is feeling.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was never released as a single in the UK. It was, however, released in the US and became a favourite among Beatles fans, eventually leading to it being included in various Beatles compilation albums. The song was recorded during the Abbey Road sessions but did not make it onto the Abbey Road album. It was later included on the album "Love Songs."
Another interesting fact about the song is that McCartney recorded his vocals for the song without a backing track, giving it a unique roughness which matched the emotion of the lyrics. The song is also known for the use of the a cappella style, Paul McCartney's signature vocal harmony, and his powerful voice.
Chords:
Verse:
Em B7
Oh, darling
Em B7
Please believe me
C G
I'll never do you no harm
C G
Believe me when I tell you
C G
I'll never do you no harm
Chorus:
G D
Oh, darling
G D
If you leave me
Em B7
I'll never make it alone
Em B7
Believe me when I beg you
C G
Don't ever leave me alone
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, darling
An affectionate address to a loved one, expressing the singer's love and commitment.
Please believe me
Asking the loved one to trust and have faith in the singer's words.
I'll never do you no harm
Assuring the loved one that the singer will never cause them any harm or pain.
Believe me when I tell you
Reiterating the importance of the loved one's trust in the artist's words.
If you leave me
Acknowledging the fear and insecurity of losing the loved one's presence.
I'll never make it alone
Expressing the singer's reliance on and need for the loved one's companionship and support.
Oh believe me when I beg you
Emphasizing the urgency and sincerity in the singer's plea for the loved one not to leave them.
Don't ever leave me alone
Pleading to the loved one to not abandon the artist and leave them to face life's challenges by themselves.
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Recalling a moment of vulnerability and pain when the loved one expressed a lack of need or desire for the artist's presence.
Well, you know I nearly broke down and cried
Expressing the depth of hurt and emotional pain caused by the loved one's words.
Well you know I nearly fell down and died
Exaggerating the intensity of the emotional distress and devastation caused by the loved one's indifference or rejection.
I'll never let you down
Promising the loved one that the artist will always be there for them and will never disappoint or betray their trust.
Contributed by Ellie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bernie
Oh! Darling, please believe me
I'll never do you no harm
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
Oh! Darling, if you leave me
I'll never make it alone
Believe me when I beg you
Don't ever leave me alone
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and died
Oh! Darling, if you leave me
I'll never make it alone
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and cried
When you told me you didn't need me anymore
Well you know I nearly broke down and died
Oh! Darling, please believe me
I'll never let you down
Believe me when I tell you
I'll never do you no harm.
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randall davis
I love that they actually had the actors singing the songs. Great soundtrack.
Linda Anderson
his voice is just amazing. he should sang much more....
randall davis
He is in a band
Sven Murphy-DeYoung
seriously. I wish they gave him helter skelter
Natalia Moreira
eu simplesmente amo a voz desse cara
Uidson CLÃNALHA
Que versão😍
ManThrapyInc.
They should have used his voice so much more in this movie....!!!!
Nicholas Gondek
+Bradley Carpenter He's the best voice in the movie. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Caitlin Akers
ManThrapyInc. I agree 100%!
Milo
You speak the truth