Released 10 July 1964. The first Beatles soundrack album, the first Beatles album with all-original tunes, and the only Beatles album consisting entirely of Lennon/McCartney songs.
Song List
A Hard Day's Night
I Should Have Known Better
If I Fell
I'm Happy Just To Dance With You
And I Love Her
Tell Me Why
Can't Buy Me Love
Any Time At All
I'll Cry Instead
Things We Said Today
When I Get Home
You Can't Do That
I'll Be Back
A Hard Day's Night (Lennon/McCartney)--Written after the filming was almost complete, allegedly named after one of Ringo's malapropisms. It was written, arranged, rehearsed, and recorded in just over 24 hours.
It's been a hard day's night, You know I work all day When I'm home everything seems to be right It's been a hard day's night, So why on earth should I moan, When I'm home everything seems to be right It's been a hard day's night, I Should Have Known Better (Lennon/McCartney)--A George Martin-orchestrated instrumental version of this song appeared on the US soundtrack LP. I should have known better with a girl like you, Whoa, oh, I never realized what a kiss could be, That when I tell you that I love you, oh, So, oh, I should have realized alot of things before Whoa, oh, I never realized what a kiss could be, That when I tell you that I love you, oh, If I Fell (Lennon/McCartney)--John's manuscript of the lyrics for this song was auctioned for 7,800 pounds at Sotheby's in April 1988. If I fell in love with you If I give my heart to you If I trust in you, oh please 'Cause I couldn't stand the pain So I hope you see that I So I hope you see that I I'm Happy Just To Dance With You (Lennon/McCartney)--Released as a US single in the summer of 1964 (along with many others capitalizing on the first wave of Beatlemania), it didn't crack the Billboard Top 40. Before this dance is through
I don't want to kiss or hold your hand I don't need to hug or hold you tight Just to dance with you
Before this dance is through If somebody tries to take my place Just to dance with you Before this dance is through If somebody tries to take my place And I Love Her (Lennon/McCartney)--Although most people dismiss this song as pure Paul, John wrote the middle eight of this love song. I give her all my love She gives me everything A love like ours Bright are the stars that shine Bright are the stars that shine Tell Me Why (Lennon/McCartney)--A "knock-off" song of John's, in the spirit of the girl groups of the time.
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me, Well I gave you everything I had, Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me, If there's something I have said or done, Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me, Well I beg you on my bended knees, Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me. Can't Buy Me Love (Lennon/McCartney)--George Martin changed the original arrangement of this song, which started out with the verse instead of the chorus. He suggested something to immediately catch the ear, and put the chorus first. Can't buy me love, love I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend I'll give you all I got to give Can't buy me love, everybody tells me so Say you don't need no diamond rings Can't buy me love, everybody tells me so Say you don't need no diamond rings Can't buy me love, love Any Time At All (Lennon/McCartney)--John later confessed to this song being his version of "It Won't Be Long". Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all, If you need somebody to love, just look into my eyes, Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all If the sun has faded away, I'll try to make it shine, Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all Any time at all, any time at all, any time at all I'll Cry Instead (Lennon/McCartney)--John wrote this expressly for use in the movie, but director Richard Lester rejected it, opting to use "Can't Buy Me Love" for the jubilant break-out scene. I've got every reason on earth to be mad, I've got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet, Don't want to cry when there's people there And when I do you'd better hide all the girls Don't want to cry when there's people there And when I do you'd better hide all the girls Things We Said Today (Lennon/McCartney)--Paul wrote this while on vacation in the Bahamas in May 1964, with Jane Asher, Ringo Starr and his wife Maureen. You say you will love me You say you'll be mine, girl, Me, I'm just the lucky kind. And that's enough Me, I'm just the lucky kind. And that's enough When I Get Home (Lennon/McCartney)--John's attempt at a Wilson Pickett song. Whoa-I, whoa-I, Whoa-I, whoa-I, Whoa-I, whoa-I, When I'm getting home tonight, I'm gonna hold her tight. Come on, let me through, Whoa-I, whoa-I, You Can't Do That (Lennon/McCartney)--This song is the first time on a Beatles recording that you can hear George Harrison's new 12-string guitar. I got something to say that might cause you pain, Well, it's the second time I've caught you talking to him, Everybody's green, So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine, You can't do that. Everybody's green, So please listen to me if you wanna stay mine,
And I've been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night,
I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you
I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
To get you money to buy you things
And it's worth it just to hear you say
You're going to give me everything
So why on earth should I moan,
'Cause when I get you alone
You know I feel okay
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah
And I've been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night,
I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you
I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
Owww!
'Cause when I get you alone
You know I feel okay
When I'm home feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah
And I've been working like a dog
It's been a hard day's night,
I should be sleeping like a log
But when I get home to you
I find the things that you do
Will make me feel alright
You know I feel alright
You know I feel alright
That I would love everything that you do
And I do, hey, hey, hey, and I do.
This could only happen to me
Can't you see, can't you see,
You're gonna say you love me too, oh,
,And when I ask you to be mine,
You're gonna say you love me too.
If this is love you gotta give me more
Give me more, hey, hey, hey, give me more.
This could only happen to me
Can't you see, can't you see,
You're gonna say you love me too, oh,
And when I ask you to be mine,
You're gonna say you love me too.
You love me too, you love me too.
Would you promise to be true
And help me understand
'Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just holding hands
I must be sure
From the very start
That you would love me more than her
Don't run and hide
If I love you too, oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
If I fell in love with you
I think I'll love you too
I'm so happy when you dance with me
If it's funny try and understand
There is really nothing else I'd rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you
I just want to dance with you all night
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you
Is everything I need
I think I'll love you too
I'm so happy when you dance with me
Let's pretend we just can't see his face
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you
Is everything I need
I think I'll love you too
I'm so happy when you dance with me
Let's pretend we just can't see his face
In this world there's nothing I would rather do
I've discovered I'm in love with you
'Cause I'm happy just to dance with you
That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her too
I love her
And tenderly
The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love her
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.
But you left me sitting on my own,
Did you have to leave me oh so bad,
All I do is hang my head and moan.
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.
Tell me what and I'll apologize,
If you don't I really can't go on,
Holding back these tears in my eyes.
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.
If you'll only listen to my pleas,
Is there anything I can do,
'Cause I really can't stand it, I'm so in love with you.
Tell me why you cried, and why you lied to me.
Can't buy me love
If it makes you feel alright
I'll get you anything my friend
If it makes you feel alright
'Cause I don't care too much for money,
Money can't buy me love
If you say you 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, no no no no
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money,
Money can't buy me love
Owwww!
Can't buy me love, no no no no
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money,
Money can't buy me love
Can't buy me love, love
Can't buy me love, love, love
All you've gotta do is call and I'll be there.
I'll be there to make you feel right.
If you're feeling sorry and sad, I'd really sympathize.
Don't you be sad, just call me tonight.
All you've gotta do is call and I'll be there.
There is nothing I won't do
If you need a shoulder to cry on I hope it will be mine.
Call me tonight, and I'll come to you.
All you've gotta do is call and I'll be there.
All you've gotta do is call and I'll be there.
Any time at all, All you gotta do is call and I'll be there.
'Cause I've just lost the only girl I had.
If I could get my way,
I'd get myself locked up today,
But I can't, so I'll cry instead.
I can't talk to people that I meet.
If I could see you now,
I'd try to make you sad somehow,
But I can't, so I'll cry instead.
I get shy when they start to stare
I'm gonna hide myself away,
But I'll come back again someday.
I'm gonna break their hearts all 'round the world
Yes, I'm gonna break them in two,
And show you what your loving man can do
Until then I'll cry instead.
I get shy when they start to stare
I'm gonna hide myself away,
But I'll come back again someday.
I'm gonna break their hearts all 'round the world
Yes, I'm gonna break them in two,
And show you what your loving man can do
Until then I'll cry instead.
If I have to go.
You'll be thinking of me,
Somehow I will know.
Someday when I'm lonely,
Wishing you weren't so far away,
Then I will remember
Things we said today.
'Til the end of time.
These days such a kind girl
Seems so hard to find.
Someday when we're dreaming,
Deep in love, not a lot to say.
Then we will remember
Things we said today.
Love to hear you say that love is luck.
And, though we may be blind,
Love is here to stay.
To make you mine, girl,
Be the only one.
Love me all the time, girl.
We'll go on and on.
Someday when we're dreaming,
Deep in love, not a lot to say.
Then we will remember
Things we said today.
Love to hear you say that love is luck.
And, though we may be blind,
Love is here to stay.
To make you mine, girl, Be the only one.
Love me all the time, girl.
We'll go on and on.
Someday when we're dreaming,
Deep in love, not a lot to say.
Then we will remember
Things we said today.
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home.
Come on, out of my way,
'Cause I'm gonna see my baby today,
I've got a whole lot of things I've gotta say to her.
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home.
Come on if you please,
I've got no time for trivialities,
I've got a girl who's waiting home for me tonight.
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home.
I'm gonna love her till the cows come home
I bet I'll love her more
Till I walk out that door again.
I've got so many things I've got to do,
I've got no business being here with you this way.
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home, yeah.
I got a whole lot of things to tell her
When I get home.
If I catch you talking to that boy again,
I'm gonna let you down,
And leave you flat,
Because I told you before, oh,
You can't do that.
Do I have to tell you one more time I think it's a sin,
I think I'll let you down (let you down)
And leave you flat (gonna let you down and leave you flat)
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.
'Cause I'm the one who won your love,
But if they'd seen,
You talking that way, they'd laugh in my face.
I can't help my feelings, I go out of my mind.
I'm gonna let you down (let you down)
And leave you flat (gonna let you down and leave you flat)
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.
You can't do that.
You can't do that.
'Cause I'm the one who won your love,
But if they'd seen,
You talking that way, they'd laugh in my face.
I can't help my feelings I go out of my mind.
I'm gonna let you down (let you down)
And leave you flat (gonna let you down and leave you flat)
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.
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