The Beatles ask me why lyrics
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ask me why; Information on how the Beatles wrote the lyrics to their songs on the Please Please Me Album can be navigated from below the album cover.
Find out how the lyrics of ask me why came to be written.
Beatles Album: Please Please Me: Track 6
Year: 1963
Lyrics : Lennon and McCartney
Length: 2.24
The lyrics to ask me why were written in 1962 with the main contribution most likely coming from John Lennon. The Beatles used to perform this song during their days at the cavern. It is a light love song and was one of the original songs that the Beatles played at their first recording session. George Martin did not think the song was strong enough to be a single in it’s own right and therefore pushed it to being the b side of the please please me single. Interestingly though showcase at the Feb. 11 th session the song was recorded a little later.
This is one of John’s first attempts at a ballad and his lead singing on the Beatles ask me why are supported by harmonies from Paul and George.
Beatles Part in the Ask Me Why Song
John Lennon: Lead vocals, rhythm guitar.
Paul McCartney: Harmony vocals, Bass guitar.
George Harrison: Harmony vocals, Lead Guitar
Ringo Starr: Drums