Tell Me What You See
The Beatles
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If you let me take your heart I will prove to you We will never be apart if I'm part of you Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see It is no surprise now, what you see is me Big and black the clouds may be, time will pass away If you put your trust in me I'll make bright your day Look into these eyes now, tell me what you see Don't you realise now, what you see is me Tell me what you see Listen to me one more time, how can I get through? Can't you try to see that I'm trying to get to you? Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see It is no surprise now, what you see is me Tell me what you see Listen to me one more time, how can I get through? Can't you try to see that I'm trying to get to you? Open up your eyes now, tell me what you see It is no surprise now, what you see is me
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Appearance"Tell Me What You See" is a song by the Beatles that is featured on their fifth studio album titled "Help!," released in August 1965.
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SongwritersThe song was primarily written by Paul McCartney but was credited to the songwriting duo Lennon-McCartney, as was customary with the rest of the Beatles' songs.
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InstrumentationThis song is notable for its unique instrumentation, which includes bongos, electric piano, and an electric guitar. This diverse set of instruments was not common in other Beatles' songs at the time.
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CompositionThe song features a balanced dual vocal line from Paul McCartney and John Lennon, accompanied by a central piano theme, underpinned with bongo-like percussion.
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Recording"Tell Me What You See" was recorded on February 18, 1965, in the same session as another song on the "Help!" album, "You're Going to Lose That Girl."
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InspirationWhile the song lyrics are generally seen as vague, it's often thought they relate to Paul McCartney's relationship experiences at the time.
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ReceptionThough it hasn't achieved the same iconic status as many other Beatles songs, "Tell Me What You See" is enjoyed by fans for its lilting rhythm and harmony. Some critics believe it foreshadows the more experimental sounds that the Beatles would later explore.
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US ReleaseIn the United States, "Tell Me What You See" appeared on the "Beatles VI" album which was released by Capitol Records.
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StudioThe song was recorded at the Beatles' favorite studio, Abbey Road Studio in London, England.
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Unplanned InclusionAccording to some reports, this track was actually included on the "Help!" album to fulfill contractual obligations for new songs, demonstrating the Beatles' prolific songwriting pace during this period.
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