What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can’t tell you, but I know it’s mine.
“With A Little Help From My Friends” is a Joe Cocker classic written by the Beatles. They let Ringo sing lead on it and he performs admirably…or at least it works well for this song. The song’s structure is a serious of questions and answers that make for a unique song and experience.
The background sings the questions, “Would you believe in a love in first sight?” And Ringo answers, “Yes, I’m certain that it happens all the time.” That is a nice structure for the bridge that continues into the chorus…”Do you need anybody?” “I just need someone to love”… The song sounds simple due to the lack of variety in Ringos voice, but the song is actually very well written.
Joe Cocker’s cover of the song because it borderline surpasses the original. Whereas the The Beatles version feels like a collective effort, Cocker’s sounds lonelier. He is saying that he needs help from his friends because that is part of the human condition. It is a fantastic version and perhaps the best introduction song to a TV show ever: The great Wonder Years.
Little Help From My Friends Lyrics & Meaning
What would you think if I sang out of tune?
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song
And I’ll try not to sing out of key
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away?
Does it worry you to be alone?
How do I feel by the end of the day?
Are you sad because you’re on your own?
No, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes, I’m certain that it happens all the time
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can’t tell you, but I know it’s mine
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, get high with a little help from my friends
Oh, I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Oh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes, I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
written by lennon/mccartney