With A Little Help From My Friends
Joe's Grease Band Lyrics

What would you do if I sang out of tune?
Asking if the listener will still stick around even if the singer doesn't perform up to their expectations.

Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Asking if the listener will leave the singer if they mess up.

Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
Requesting the listener's attention to perform a song.

I will try not to sing out of key
Promising to try not to make any mistakes while singing.

Oh, baby I get by (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
Admitting that the singer can only manage with the help of their friends.

All I need is my buddies (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
The only support system the singer requires is the friendship and the companionship of their friends.

I say I'm gonna get high (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
The singer wishes to indulge in recreational activities with their friends.

Oh yeah (Ooh)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about the idea.

What do I do when my love is away?
Asking what one should do when their partner is not around.

(Does it worry you to be alone?)
Questioning if the lack of company bothers the listener.

No no
The singer claims they are not worried about being alone anymore.

How do I feel at the end of the day?
Asking how one feels when they are alone at the end of the day.

(Are you sad because you're on your own?)
Questioning if the listener feels unhappy when they are by themselves.

I tell ya I don't get sad no more
The singer claims they no longer feel sad or bothered by solitude anymore.

Gonna get by with my friends (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
Reiterating the importance of the singer's friends in helping them cope and manage their life.

Yeah yeah, I'm gonna try (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
The singer pledges to keep trying to improve their life with the support of their buddies.

Keep on getting high, oh Lord (Ooh)
The singer intends to continue enjoying recreational activities with their friends and express a feeling of contentment.

(Do you need anybody?)
Asking the listener if they feel the need for somebody to be around them.

I need somebody to love
The singer acknowledges their need to be loved by someone.

(Could it be anybody?)
Asking if anyone can fulfill the singer's requirement for love.

All I need is someone
The singer only requires one person to fulfill their need for love.

That's just where I'm going, yeah
The singer knows what they want and where they are headed in search of love.

Somebody knows that's where I'm showing
Someone out there is aware of the singer's goal of finding love.

Said I'm gonna make it with my friends (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
Stating that they will make it or be successful with the help of their friends.

Oh, I'm gonna keep on trying (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
The singer is determined to continue trying to improve their life with their friends by their side.

Said I'm gonna try and not work too hard (Ooh)
The singer expresses his intention to strike a balance between working hard and relaxing.

Well I, yeah yeah yeah
The singer agrees with the question's premise that they need someone in their life.

Oh there's gotta be somebody
The singer is sure that there is someone out there who will fulfill their need for love.

Don't treat me wrong Lord
The singer is pleading for them to be treated fairly by their future love interest.

Said I'm gonna get by with my friends, yeah (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
Reasserting that the singer will manage to live their life with their friends by their side.

I promised myself I'd get by (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
The singer has assured themselves to stay afloat through their troubles with the help of their buddies.

Keep on trying with my friends (Ah, with a little help from my friends)
Stating that they will continue to try and improve their lives with the support of their friends.

I'm getting high, I'm gonna make time, oh Lord (Ooh)
The singer is thrilled to indulge in recreational activities with their friends again and want to enjoy their time.

Gonna get by with my friends
Reiterating that they will manage to sail through their tough times only with their friends.

Oh, I'm gonna get on by, yes I'm gonna get on by, my Lord
The singer will make it through their troubles no matter what with the help of their friends and faith.

I'm gonna tell them all about it, I'm gonna tell them all, yeah yeah
The singer plans to share their journey of growth and success with their friends to keep the bond strong.