The Beatles I'll be Back That lyrics
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Find out how the lyrics to the Beatles song songs I'll be Back came about.
Beatles Album: A Hard Day’s Night: Track 13
Year: 1964
Lyrics: Lennon and McCartney
Length: 2.22
The Beatles I’ll be back is inspired by Del Shannon; Lennon came up with the chords for the song whilst playing one of his songs. The Beatles had often played ‘Runaway’ as part of their set in the early days. Shannon himself did a cover of the Beatles song from me to you; this was the first Beatles composition to chart in the United States . The lyrics of the ballad are simple in nature reflecting the fact that even if you hurt me, I’ll be back.
The lead vocals on I’ll be back were taken up by John, with Paul McCartney doing the harmony.
Beatles role in the making of I'll Be Back
John Lennon: Lead vocals, Acoustic guitar.
Paul McCartney: Harmony vocals, Bass guitar, Acoustic guitar.
George Harrison: Acoustic Guitar
Ringo Starr: Drums