With A Little Help From My Friends
BOSSA AND BEATLES Lyrics

Billy Shears
The singer introduces himself as a character named Billy Shears

What would you think if I sang out of tune?
The singer asks the listener how they would react if his singing is not pitch-perfect

Would you stand up and walk out on me?
The singer wonders if the listener would leave him in the middle of a performance

Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
The singer requests the listener's attention to perform a song for them

And I'll try not to sing out of key
The singer promises to do his best to sing in the right key

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
The singer reflects on how he is able to cope with life's challenges because of the support he receives from his friends

Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
The singer suggests that he enjoys life more because of the positive influence of his friends

Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
The singer acknowledges that he will attempt to overcome obstacles with the help of his friends

What do I do when my love is away?
The singer questions how he should behave when his romantic partner is absent

Does it worry you to be alone?
The singer wonders if the listener feels anxious or scared when they are by themselves

How do I feel by the end of the day?
The singer ponders how he will feel at the conclusion of the day

Are you sad because you're on your own?
The singer suspects that the listener might feel downhearted because they are alone

No, I get by with a little help from my friends
The singer reassures the listener that he is able to handle the challenges of being alone with the support of his friends

Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
The singer reiterates that his friends' positive influence is able to lift his mood

Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
The singer remains determined to keep trying to overcome difficulties with the help of his friends

Do you need anybody?
The singer queries whether the listener requires company and support

I need somebody to love
The singer reveals that he has a longing to be loved by someone

Could it be anybody?
The singer wonders if anyone has the potential to love him

I want somebody to love
The singer reiterates his desire to have a loving partner in his life

Would you believe in a love at first sight?
The singer asks the listener if they think love can develop instantaneously upon seeing someone

Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
The singer expresses his conviction that love at first sight is a common occurrence

What do you see when you turn out the light?
The singer asks the listener what they visualize when the room is dark

I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
The singer indicates that his thoughts and imagination might be personal, but they are significant to him

Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
The singer reiterates his determination to keep trying to overcome challenges with the help of his friends

Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends
The singer repeats that his friends' positive influence can uplift his mood

Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends
The singer confirms that he is able to handle life's difficulties because of the aid and support of his friends

With a little help from my friends
The singer concludes that he is grateful for his friends' support and encouragement in his journey through life