The Long and Winding Road
Bee Gees & Peter Frampton Lyrics
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That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here?
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Anyway you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics to Bee Gees and Peter Frampton's song "The Long And Winding Road" are about a persistent love that keeps leading the singer back to their beloved's doorstep, despite the ups and downs of life. The first verse describes the titular road, which never disappears and always leads the singer to their beloved's door. The second verse describes a difficult night washed away by the rain, leaving the singer crying for a resolution to their confusion, asking their beloved to "let me know the way." The chorus repeats, with the singer expressing how they've been alone and cried many times, emphasizing their persistence despite the challenges. The final verse repeats the first, with the singer still being led back to their beloved's door, despite being left standing there by them a long time ago.
The song was originally written by Paul McCartney for The Beatles, but it was never officially released by them until years later on the album Let It Be... Naked. Instead, it was given to Peter Frampton for his collaborative album with the Bee Gees, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The song was a hit for both The Beatles and the Bee Gees versions, reaching the top of the charts in both the US and the UK.
Line by Line Meaning
The long and winding road
Life is a complex journey with many twists and turns
That leads to your door
That journey always leads me to you
Will never disappear
Despite the difficulties, this journey will always be present
I've seen that road before
I've traveled this path multiple times
It always leads me here
Every time, it leads me to you
Lead me to your door
Guide me to your heart and your home
The wild and windy night
Life can be tumultuous and unpredictable
That the rain washed away
Difficult times can sometimes wash away our troubles
Has left a pool of tears
But the emotions and pain remain
Crying for the day
Longing for a brighter future
Why leave me standing here?
Questioning why I'm alone and waiting
Let me know the way
Show me the path forward
Many times I've been alone
Feeling lonely and isolated in this journey
And many times I've cried
Overcoming these struggles has brought many tears
Anyway you'll never know
You'll never truly understand my pain and my journey
The many ways I've tried
All the different paths and attempts I've made to get to you
And still they lead me back
No matter what, I always end up back here
To the long winding road
On this complex journey with many detours
You left me standing here
You've abandoned me before
A long long time ago
It's been a while since then
Don't leave me waiting here
Please don't leave me alone again
Lead me to your door
Bring me to where I belong - with you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of longing and yearning
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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Heather Ockenhouse
The Beatles wrote a beautifully tragic song and Peter brought it to life. You can hear the sadness in his voice.
Bruce1956
It didn't need 'bought to life' it was perfect as it was, the naked version anyway. Joe Cocker is the only person who has bettered a Beatles song.
Paul Peace
Melancholy way...
Manny Mac Vela
This along with Golden Slumbers/Boy, You're Gonna Carry That Weight, and A Day In The Life scenes are among the best tearjerking scenes in movie history.
Mike Burns
The scien reminded me of princess Diana, so sad
Mike Burns
Golden slumber reminded me of princess Diana funeral R.IP my lady
Brian Wright
I agree.....
LadyGator1983
After listening to Peter sing this song, I canβt allow myself to listen to anyone elseβs version. This version is it! πππ
Real Music Inc
I wouldnt honestly be suprised if this was the first movie I ever saw. I love it, its my fave. Honestly Peter Frampton did a amazing remake on this song!Β
piotr lukaszewski
Jedna z najpiekniejszych piosenek swiata.....