During … Read Full Bio ↴"All Things Must Pass" is a song written by George Harrison.
During The Beatles' Get Back sessions in January 1969, this was one of many songs the group rehearsed to be part of their new album. As the sessions progressed, the song was pushed to the side and never picked up again by the band.
After the Get Back project was abandoned, Harrison recorded a solo demo of the song on multi-track tape on 25 February 1969. Harrison recorded two takes, then added extra guitar onto the second.[1] This version was subsequently released in 1996 on The Beatles' collection Anthology 3.
The song was never formally recorded by The Beatles by the time of their break-up, and it was first released on Harrison's All Things Must Pass album in 1970.
The song underwent a number of small changes from when it was first written in late 1968. The line "a mind can blow those clouds away" was originally written as the more literal "a wind can blow those clouds away," but bootlegs from the January 1969 Beatles sessions reveal John Lennon suggesting the change to "mind" to include a bit of "psychedelia" in the song. Perspective on one line was slightly changed from "It's not always been this grey" (with The Beatles) on the demo to "It's not always gonna be this grey" (on his own) on the final recording.[citation needed]
All Things Must Pass
George Harrison Lyrics
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A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Seems my love is up
And has left you with no warning
It's not always gonna be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Sunset doesn't last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this my love is up
And must be leaving
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of life's strings can last
So I must be on my way
And face another day
Now the darkness only stays at night time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good
At arriving at the right time
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
The lyrics of George Harrison's song All Things Must Pass revolve around the inevitability of change and the transience of all things in life. The song starts with an acknowledgement of the impermanence of beautiful moments, such as sunrise and a cloudburst which can quickly be replaced by the grey clouds of sadness when love is lost. The singer seems to be conveying the message that this too shall pass, and the sadness will eventually make way for happiness.
Harrison then goes on to repeat the phrase "All things must pass" several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that nothing lasts forever. The knowledge that everything in life will eventually come to an end might seem depressing, but Harrison seems to find solace in this truth. He believes that this knowledge should motivate us to keep moving forward and face whatever new day comes our way.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a turn towards a more positive tone. The darkness that envelops us in times of despair will fade away by morning, and daylight will arrive at the right time, suggesting that the tough times will always be followed by better ones. The song ends on the note that, even though everything must come to an end, the memories of these moments will remain with us for the rest of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise doesn't last all morning
Good times don't last forever
A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Bad times don't last forever
Seems my love is up
My love has left
And has left you with no warning
My love left suddenly
It's not always gonna be this grey
Things will get better
All things must pass
Everything comes to an end
All things must pass away
Everything comes to an end
Sunset doesn't last all evening
Good times don't last forever
A mind can blow those clouds away
You can change your perspective
After all this my love is up
Despite everything, my love has ended
And must be leaving
My love is leaving
But it's not always going
Things will get better
To be this grey
To be this sad and gloomy
None of life's strings can last
Nothing in life is permanent
So I must be on my way
I have to move on
And face another day
And deal with whatever comes my way
Now the darkness only stays at night time
Things will get better
In the morning it will fade away
A new day brings new opportunities
Daylight is good
Good times are welcome
At arriving at the right time
At the right moment
But it's not always going
Things will get better
To be this grey
To be this sad and gloomy
All things must pass
Everything comes to an end
All things must pass away
Everything comes to an end
All things must pass
Everything comes to an end
All things must pass away
Everything comes to an end
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Written by: George Harrison
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@jackstraw9244
I was going through a rough period many years ago, and I read George Harrison's biography "Dark Horse "
And in there he gave the Maha mantra
( the great mantra for deliverance)
Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna
Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare
So he said " chant and be happy "
So I used to chant this mantra in my mind at first ....being shy , even at work.
Then slowly but surely so many amazing and auspicious things started happening .....truly saved my life, 25 Years later I am still chanting the mantra as part of my meditation .
So as he said the... proof is in the pudding !
@dandiey
[Verse 1]
Sunrise doesn't last all morning
A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
It's not always gonna be this gray
[Chorus]
All things must pass
All things must pass away
[Verse 2]
Sunset doesn't last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this, my love is up and must be leaving
It's not always gonna be this gray
[Chorus]
All things must pass
All things must pass away
[Bridge]
All things must pass
None of life's strings can last
So, I must be on my way and face another day
[Verse 3]
Now the darkness only stays at nighttime
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
It's not always gonna be this gray
[Chorus]
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
@sunj9444
Oh! George your are gorgeous
Way you slide the guitar,
we really wonder what you are!
You radiate more than a pulsar.
You carved something deep,
in the barks of our hearts,
Coz your songs are too infectious.
Oh George, you’re gorgeous.
Oh George, you’re gorgeous.
Way you strum each and every chord,
It makes me closer to my sweet lord,
Your tunes are mystically augmented.
Your voice is unparalleled and lyrics truely unprecedented.
It’s all too much contagious,
oh! George you are gorgeous.
We are brainwashed with your music!!!
@WesleyGuindani
LYRICS:
Sunrise doesn't last all morning
A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Seems my love is up
And has left you with no warning
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Sunset doesn't last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this my love is up
And must be leaving
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of life's strings can last
So I must be on my way
And face another day
Now the darkness only stays at night time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good
At arriving at the right time
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
@cdwplw
My ex-husband was a huge Beatles fan. He knew every word to every song on every album and had a big collection of vinyl albums. It's one of the things that made me fall in love with him. He was the love of my life. But he was a hopeless alcoholic and I reached a point I could no longer live with it. After our divorce, he moved to an apartment a few blocks away and I continued to help him as the disease was slowly killing him. In the end, I found him deceased in his apartment. When I went to clean it out, on his turntable was the album "All Things Must Pass". I know that was a final message to me. RIP Chuck and George.
@mikelloyd635
Your husband had great taste in music. George has always been one of my favorites too sorry for your loss
@gustavoamaya7777
BELLA ENSEÑANZA
@trztv2161
thanks for sharing your story.
@neilmcgrory39
May he rest, and inspire ✌️❤️
@jk9844
Sad story, I can image Chuck in his drunken state singing along, knowing he was perhaps too far along the road, to turn around himself. Where ever he maybe, I hope he’s in happier times and you feel comfort in life.. thanks for sharing… much love from Scotland 💙🏴
@kathrynpinder-baugher3766
“It’s not always gonna be this grey”. George, that got me through some rough times
@patrickmccarthy8386
This great song is from a truly gifted person.
@svenmify
I happened to read this comment just at the time that lyric was sung in the song. Just wanted to let you know someone had a “huh” moment due to your comment.
@bowlingstoned2113
8 years after physically losing my son and this always hits me. George has such a talent for making you feel things.