Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 9, 10, 11, 12 July 1968
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Geoff Emerick

Released: 30 August 1968 (UK)

Available on:
Past Masters
Love

 

John Lennon: vocals, electric guitar
Paul McCartney: bass guitar, Hammond organ
George Harrison: electric guitar
Ringo Starr: drums

You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it’s evolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don’t you know that you can count me out
Don’t you know it’s gonna be alright
Alright, alright

You say you got a real solution
Well you know
We’d all love to see the plan
You asked me for a contribution
Well you know
We’re doing what we can
But when you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don’t you know it’s gonna be alright
Alright, alright

You say you’ll change the constitution
Well you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it’s the institution
Well you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao,
You ain’t going to make it with anyone anyhow.
Don’t you know know it’s gonna be alright
Alright, alright