Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 27 February 1964
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
Released: 10 July 1964 (UK)
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A Hard Day’s Night
John Lennon: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Paul McCartney: backing vocals, bass
George Harrison: backing vocals, lead guitar
Ringo Starr: drums
George Martin: piano
Tell me why you cried,
And why you lied to me.
Tell me why you cried,
And why you lied to me.
Well, I gave you everything I had,
But you left me sitting on my own,
Did you have to treat 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 why you cried,
And why you lied to me.
If it’s something I’ve said or done,
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.
Tell me why you cried,
And why you lied to me.
Well, I beg you on my bended knees,
If you’ll only listen to my please,
Is there anything I can do?
‘Cos I really can’t stand it,
I’m so in love with you.
Tell me why you cried,
And why you lied to me.
Tell me why you cried,
And why you lied to me.