Whith A Little Help From My Friend
Joe Anderson & Jim Sturgess Lyrics
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If I sang outta tune
Would you stand up
And walk out on me
Lend me your ears
And I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Gets high with a little help
From his friends
Oh I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away
Does it worry you to be alone
How do I feel by the end of the day
Are you sad because your
On your own
I get by with a little help
From my friends
Yeah, I get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a
Love at first sight
Yeah I'm certain that it happens
All the time
What do you see when you turn
Out the light, I can't tell ya
But I know it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help
From my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody
I need someone to love
Could it be anybody
Oh
Have a little help from my friends
Have a little help from my friends
Try a little help from my friends
Have a little help from my friends
I get by with a little help from my friends, with a little help
From my friends
The song "With a Little Help from my Friends" by Joe Anderson and Jim Sturgess has become an iconic anthem about friendship and love. The lyrics describe the singer's vulnerability and trust in his friends, asking them if they would abandon him if he made a mistake. He then goes on to ask for their support, promising to try his best not to "sing outta key". The chorus repeats the phrase "I get by with a little help from my friends" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of companionship and mutual support.
In the following verses, the singer's questions become more personal, addressing his private worries about love and loneliness. He asks his friends if they would understand his longing for someone to love, and if they believe in love at first sight. The last verse leaves room for interpretation, as the singer admits he cannot explain his deepest desires, but he knows they are his own. Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "with a little help from my friends" reinforces the idea that emotional connections and empathy are essential to human experience.
The song has a fascinating history, as it was written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, and first performed by The Beatles in 1967. The original version has a different tempo and instrumentation, but it was later covered by Joe Cocker, who transformed it into a soulful rock ballad. Joe Anderson and Jim Sturgess, the actors who portrayed Jude and Max in the 2007 movie "Across the Universe", also covered the song for the film's soundtrack. Their version has a slower pace and a more contemplative mood, highlighting the introspective nature of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
What would you do
Asking for support during a tough moment
If I sang outta tune
Feeling vulnerable and flawed
Would you stand up
Being there for someone as a friend
And walk out on me
Abandoning a friend when they need you
Lend me your ears
Asking for an opportunity to be heard
And I'll sing you a song
Sharing an emotional experience with a friend
And I'll try not to sing
Being self-conscious and having doubts
Outta key
Making mistakes or being imperfect
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Acknowledging the importance of having friends in one's life
Gets high with a little help
Finding joy and happiness through the support of friends
From his friends
Emphasizing the role of friends in one's life
Oh I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Feeling motivated to face challenges with the support of friends
What do I do when my love is away
Reflecting on feelings of loneliness and uncertainty
Does it worry you to be alone
Asking for reassurance and support from a friend
How do I feel by the end of the day
Opening up about one's emotions and struggles
Are you sad because you're on your own
Showing empathy and concern for a friend's well-being
Yeah, I get high with a little help from my friends
Using the support of friends to overcome difficult times or situations
Do you need anybody
Offering support and companionship to a friend
I need somebody to love
Expressing a desire for emotional connection and intimacy
Could it be anybody
Being open to forming a connection with anyone who is willing
I want somebody to love
Craving love and affection from another person
Would you believe in a love at first sight
Being optimistic about finding love and romance
Yeah, I'm certain that it happens all the time
Believing in the power of love and the potential for spontaneous connections
What do you see when you turn out the light, I can't tell ya
Reflecting on the mysteries of life and love
But I know it's mine
Feeling confident in one's own experiences and feelings
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Reiterating the role of friends in providing emotional support
Have a little help from my friends
Acknowledging the importance of accepting help and support from others
Try a little help from my friends
Encouraging others to seek help and support when needed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cyn Vi
What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away?
Does it worry you to be alone?
How do I feel by the end of the day?
Are you sad because you're on your own?
No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
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Compositores: John Lennon / Paul McCartney
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Joe Anderson:
What would you do if I sang outta tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and i'll sing you a song
And i'll try not to sing outta key
O, I get by with a little help from my friends
Jim Sturgess:
He gets high with a little help from his friends
Joe Anderson:
O, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away
Jim Sturgess:
Does it worry you to be alone
Joe Anderson:
How do I feel by the end of the day
Jim Sturgess:
Are you sad because your on your own
Both:
I get by with a little help from my friends
Yea, I get high with a little help from my friends
O, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Jim Sturgess:
Do you need anybody?
Joe Anderson:
I need somebody to love
Jim Sturgess:
Could it be anybody?
Joe Anderson:
I want somebody to love
Both:
Would you believe in a love at first sight
Jim Sturgess:
Ya I'm certain that it happens all the time
Both:
What do you see when you turn out the lights?
Joe Anderson:
I can't tell ya but I know its mine
Both:
O, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mmm, I get high with a little help from my friends
O, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Jim Sturgess:
Do you need anybody?
Joe Anderson:
I need someone to love
Both:
Could it be anybody
Oooh, Oooh!
By with a little help from my friends
High with a little help from my friends
Try with a little help from my friends
By with a little help from my friends
Joe Anderson:
I get by with a little help from my friends
with a little help from my..
Both:
Friends.....
Ann-Kathrin Stoll
The scene they played this song in Gilmore Girls is just epic and perfect 💯✨
American Zero
Up for a late night Golf Game on the roof of Taylor's market?
astrid grove
@American Zero always
Elvire B
"Would you believe in a love at first sight ? Yes I'm certain that it happen all the time !" Favorite line in the whole song ^^
Geeky Fangirl
I loved the scene with the life and death brigade this song was a perfect choice!
ThEsEwInGgEeK miri
@Kaitlyn York agreed! (And I /love/ your icon ;) )
annaj
that was by far my favorite scene in the entire ep
Mina
I know it feel like the whole scene was just like a sum up
Miranda Miller
I just watched this movie and it's now one of my favorite movies now!!!! I love everything about it. I'm a huge Beatles fan and I love the songs featured in this movie
Cyn Vi
What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away?
Does it worry you to be alone?
How do I feel by the end of the day?
Are you sad because you're on your own?
No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I'm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
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Compositores: John Lennon / Paul McCartney
Letra de With a Little Help from My Friends © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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