Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 25 February, 22 May 1964
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith

Released: 20 March 1964 (UK)

Available on:
A Hard Day’s Night
Anthology 1

 

John Lennon: vocals, lead guitar
Paul McCartney: backing vocals, bass
George Harrison: backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Ringo Starr: drums

I got something to say that might cause you pain,
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.

Well it’s the second time I’ve caught you talking to him.
Do I have to tell you one more time I think it’s a sin?
I think I’ll let you down and leave you flat,
Because I told you before,
Oh, you can’t do that.

Everybody’s green
‘Cos I’m the one who won your love.
But if they’d seen
You talking that way, they’d laugh in my face.

So, please listen to me if you want to stay mine.
I can’t help my feelings, I’ll go out of my mind.
I’m gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I told you before,
Oh, you can’t do that.

Everybody’s green
‘Cos I’m the one who won your love,
But if they’d seen
You talking that way they’d laugh in my face.

So, please listen to me if you wanna stay mine.
I can’t help my feelings, I’ll go out of my mind.
I’m gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I told you before,
Oh, you can’t do that.