I Need You
The Beatles
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You don't realize how much I need you, Love you all the time And never leave you. Please come on back to me. I'm lonely as can be. I need you. Said you had a thing or two to tell me. How was I to know You would upset me? I didn't realize As I looked in your eyes You told me, oh yes, you told me you don't want my lovin' anymore. That's when it hurt me and feeling like this I just can't go on anymore Please remember how I feel about you, I could never really live without you So, come on back and see Just what you mean to me I need you But when you told me, you don't want my lovin' anymore That's when it hurt me and feeling like this, I just can't go on anymore Please remember how I feel about you, I could never really live without you So, come on back and see Just what you mean to me I need you I need you I need you
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"I Need You" is one of the few Beatles songs written by George Harrison.
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Album DescriptionThe song is featured in the Beatles' 1965 album "Help!" and is the second song on the album written by Harrison.
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Movie Appearance"I Need You" was also featured in the Beatles' movie "Help!", making it one of the few Harrison songs to appear in their films.
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Instruments UsedThe song is especially noted for its use of a volume pedal on the guitar. This was one of the earliest uses of the device in a rock music recording.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "I Need You" express a simple, heartfelt message of love and longing, indicating Harrison's growing sophistication as a songwriter.
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Song LengthThe song is 2 minutes and 28 seconds long, making it one of the shorter songs in the Beatles' catalogue.
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Recording DateIt only took two recording sessions for The Beatles to complete "I Need You." The sessions were held on February 15 and 16, 1965.
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PerformanceGeorge Harrison sings the lead vocals in the song "I Need You."
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Cover Versions"I Need You" has been covered by several notable artists including American rock band The Flaming Lips.
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ReceptionMusic critics have generally given positive reviews for "I Need You" praising its emotional effectiveness and simple yet powerful lyrics.
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