For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.
And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make
The End- Abbey Road, 1969
The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you
Dear Prudence- The White Album, 1968
Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you
Because- Abbey Road, 1969
There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be
All You Need Is Love, 1967
Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend
We Can Work It Out- Rubber Soul, 1965
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He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come Together- Abbey Road, 1969
Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand
I Wanna Hold Your Hand- Meet The Beatles!, 1964
It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band-1967
Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see
Strawberry Fields Forever- Magical Mystery Tour, 1967
Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind
Rain- Paperback Writer "B" side, 1966
Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright
Here Comes The Sun- Abbey Road, 1969
We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there
Saw Her Standing There- Please Please Me, 1963
I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say
Michelle- Rubber Soul, 1965
You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world
Revolution- The Beatles, 1968
All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong
Eleanor Rigby- Revolver, 1966
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
With A Little Help From My Friends- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, 1967
Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better
Hey Jude, 1968
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday
Yesterday- Help!, 1965
And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.
Let It Be- Let It Be, 1970
And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
Hey Jude, 1968
I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love
Can't Buy Me Love- A Hard Day's Night, 1964
All you need is love, love is all you need
All You Need Is Love- Magical Mystery Tour, 1967
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Let It Be- Let It Be, 1970
Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird- The White Album, 1968
Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more
In My Life- Rubber Soul, 1965
While these are my 25 favorites, there are quite literally 1000s that could have been included. The Beatles' body of work is massive and there is something for everyone. If you have been living under a rock and haven't discovered the Fab Four, you have to get musically educated. Stream them on Spotify, find them on iTunes or even buy a CD or record (Yes, those still exist!). I would suggest starting with 1, which is a collection of most of their #1 songs, or the 1968 White Album. Give them chance and you'll never look back.
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