Give It
Ringo Lyrics


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Everybody has a dream that they hold on to
But what can they do to make it come true?
Everybody has a whole lot of life to live
But you've got to sit back
Oh, you gotta relax!

You've got to love every breath you breathe
Look at the sky and believe (oh yeah)
Smile a little more as life goes by
With love in your eyes
Just give it a try
Give it a try

If you're tired of looking over your shoulder
It's time, to take a look at yourself.
Don't be left on the shelf
In the end you will surrender and then you'll be fine
Like everyone else
You'll be back in yourself

You've got to love every breath you breathe
Look at the sky and believe (oh yeah)
Smile a little more as life goes by
With love in your eyes
Just give it a try
Give it a try

Everybody makes mistakes sometimes.
It's all right.
It's all right!
But you can have a better life my friend, here in the ?back?
One day at a time, and your life will shine

You've got to love every breath you breathe
Look at the sky and believe (oh yeah)
Smile a little more as life goes by
With love in your eyes
Just give it a try
Give it a try




Why kiss it good bye? (bye, bye).
Just give it a try!

Overall Meaning

Ringo Starr’s “Give It a Try” is a cheerful call to action track that motivates listeners to pursue their dreams despite the obstacles and mistakes they encounter. The opening verse explores the idea that everyone has something they want to achieve or strive for, but not everyone knows how to make it come true. The solution is to sit back and relax, take it easy and savor every moment of life. The lines “You've got to love every breath you breathe/Look at the sky and believe” are an invitation to appreciate and find beauty in life’s small moments. The chorus is a reminder to give it a try, because one never knows what is on the horizon.


The second verse continues the positive tone established in the first; this time, however, the focus is on self-improvement. The lyrics encourage the listener to take a closer look at themselves, rather than constantly looking over their shoulder. The idea is not to compare oneself to others, but rather to take things one day at a time to achieve their owns goals. The overarching message of the tune is that mistakes happen and that is perfectly fine. The important thing is to take chances and make the most out of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody has a dream that they hold on to
Everyone has aspirations that they cherish


But what can they do to make it come true?
However, they might wonder how to achieve them


Everybody has a whole lot of life to live
We all have a considerable time span to live through


But you've got to sit back Oh, you gotta relax!
Yet, it is crucial to take a moment to rest and unwind


You've got to love every breath you breathe
Acknowledge and appreciate every single breath you take


Look at the sky and believe (oh yeah)
Gaze upon the sky and have faith in yourself


Smile a little more as life goes by With love in your eyes
Try to smirk often as life passes and radiate affection


Just give it a try Give it a try
At least try to accomplish what you desire


If you're tired of looking over your shoulder
If you've grown weary of worrying about others' opinions


It's time, to take a look at yourself.
It's time to evaluate and focus on your thoughts and feelings


Don't be left on the shelf
Don't be left behind with nothing to show for yourself


In the end you will surrender and then you'll be fine
Eventually, you'll let go and feel better


Like everyone else You'll be back in yourself
Identical to everyone else, you will rediscover yourself


Everybody makes mistakes sometimes.
We all err at times


It's all right. It's all right!
It's fine, it's okay


But you can have a better life my friend, here in the ?back?
Nonetheless, you can have a better life, my friend, somewhere similar


One day at a time, and your life will shine
Step by step, your existence will brighten


Why kiss it good bye? (bye, bye).
Why say goodbye to it?


Just give it a try!
It's worth a shot!




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD STARKEY, STEPHEN EMIL DUDAS, MARK JEFFREY HUDSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

20202020ish

ME AND BILLY WERE A COUPLE OF KIDS,
NOBODY KNEW ABOUT THE THINGS THAT WE DID.
SHARING OUR TOYS AND RIDING OUR BIKES,
WE THOUGHT IT WOULD LAST FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES.

BUT WE GAVE IT ALL UP,
WE GAVE IT ALL UP,
WE GAVE IT ALL UP FOR SCHOOL.

THEN MY FAM'LY HAD TO MOVE OUT OF TOWN,
MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS AND STARTED HANGIN' AROUND.
STARTED STEALING LIKE THE REST OF THE GUYS,
MY FRIEND GOT CAUGHT, I SAW THE FEARS IN HIS EYES.

SO I GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR LOVE.

SHE WAS EIGHTEEN AND I TOPPED HER BY ONE,
SHE SAID SHE'S HEARD ABOUT THE BAD THINGS I'VE DONE.
BUT SHE LOVED ME AND SHE JUST DIDN'T CARE,
BUT ONE NIGHT SHE NEEDED ME AND I WASN'T THERE.

SO SHE GAVE ME RIGHT UP, (gave me right up)
SHE GAVE ME RIGHT UP, (gave me right up)
SHE GAVE ME RIGHT UP FOR LOVE.

AS I LOOK BACK AND WONDER,
HAVE I WASTED MY TIME?
WILL I EVER LEARN THE MEANING OF LIFE,
WILL I LEARN IT IN TIME.

SO I SIT HERE WITH A COUPLE OF BEERS,
WONDERING HOW I'VE LASTED ALL OF THESE YEARS.
YOU'RE BESIDE ME AND IT'S FEELING SO RIGHT,
HOW I'D LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

'CAUSE I GAVE IT ALL UP, (gave it all up)
I GAVE IT ALL UP, (gave it all up)
I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU.

GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU.

(All for you, gave it all up for you) GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU,
(All for you, gave it all up for you) SO I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU,
(All for you, gave it all up for you) GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU,
(All for you, gave it all up for you) SO I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU.
(All for you, gave it all up for you)

(All for you, gave it all up for you)



All comments from YouTube:

paulo emilio santos

Very beautiful song ! The best of the album !

Rimac Studio

Really underrated song

Bill Martin

One of my favorite Ringo Starr songs

Michel Rousseau

This song : one of the reasons why Ringo is so emotive and charming (please forgive my broken english) .

Mick Standing

This reminds me of me and my best mate who died in 1975 at the age of 17. I was 18 and i am now 66.

Jardel Caetano Farias

♥️👏👏👏👏👏

Marcio Ivam de Brito Teixeira

Ringo good guy !

20202020ish

ME AND BILLY WERE A COUPLE OF KIDS,
NOBODY KNEW ABOUT THE THINGS THAT WE DID.
SHARING OUR TOYS AND RIDING OUR BIKES,
WE THOUGHT IT WOULD LAST FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES.

BUT WE GAVE IT ALL UP,
WE GAVE IT ALL UP,
WE GAVE IT ALL UP FOR SCHOOL.

THEN MY FAM'LY HAD TO MOVE OUT OF TOWN,
MADE SOME NEW FRIENDS AND STARTED HANGIN' AROUND.
STARTED STEALING LIKE THE REST OF THE GUYS,
MY FRIEND GOT CAUGHT, I SAW THE FEARS IN HIS EYES.

SO I GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR LOVE.

SHE WAS EIGHTEEN AND I TOPPED HER BY ONE,
SHE SAID SHE'S HEARD ABOUT THE BAD THINGS I'VE DONE.
BUT SHE LOVED ME AND SHE JUST DIDN'T CARE,
BUT ONE NIGHT SHE NEEDED ME AND I WASN'T THERE.

SO SHE GAVE ME RIGHT UP, (gave me right up)
SHE GAVE ME RIGHT UP, (gave me right up)
SHE GAVE ME RIGHT UP FOR LOVE.

AS I LOOK BACK AND WONDER,
HAVE I WASTED MY TIME?
WILL I EVER LEARN THE MEANING OF LIFE,
WILL I LEARN IT IN TIME.

SO I SIT HERE WITH A COUPLE OF BEERS,
WONDERING HOW I'VE LASTED ALL OF THESE YEARS.
YOU'RE BESIDE ME AND IT'S FEELING SO RIGHT,
HOW I'D LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.

'CAUSE I GAVE IT ALL UP, (gave it all up)
I GAVE IT ALL UP, (gave it all up)
I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU.

GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP,
I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU.

(All for you, gave it all up for you) GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU,
(All for you, gave it all up for you) SO I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU,
(All for you, gave it all up for you) GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU,
(All for you, gave it all up for you) SO I GAVE IT ALL UP FOR YOU.
(All for you, gave it all up for you)

(All for you, gave it all up for you)

Raffaello Fiumana

grande !!

633squadrongoodwin

Unfortunately Ringo was a bit old hat by 1977, I`m sure if this wonderful song had been recorded at that time by , say, Peter Frampton , Kenny Rogers or even Dr Hook, it would have been massive.

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