Help!
Authors: Lennon, McCartney; Lead vocal: Lennon

Help, I need somebody,
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help.

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me.

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways,
My independence seems to vanish in the haze.
But every now and then I feel so insecure,
I know that I just need you like I've never done before.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me.

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now these daya are gone, I'm not so self assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, oh.

Credits

Recorded: April 13, 1965 at Abbey Road, London, England
John Lennon - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney - bass guitar, background vocal
George Harrison - lead guitar, background vocal
Ringo Starr - drums, tambourine

This version of the song available on

UK albums
Help! (1965)
A Collection of the Beatles Oldies (But Goldies) (1966)
The Beatles 1962-1966 (1973)
Reel Music (1982)
20 Greatest Hits (1982)
Beatles 1 (2000)
US albums
Help! (Original Soundtrack Album) (1965)
The Beatles 1962-1966 (1973)
Rarities (1980)
Reel Music (1982)
20 Greatest Hits (1982)
Beatles 1 (2000)
Singles
Help! / I'm Down (1965)

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