This Never Happened Before
Paul McCartney
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Looking through the backyard of my life Time to sweep the fallen leaves away [Chorus:] Like the sun that rises every day We can chase the dark clouds from the sky I gave my promise to you girl, I don't want to take it back You and me, side by side, We know how to change the world That is why, I gave my promise to you girl Hey why wait another day, that won't get us anywhere All the time, that ain't changed, to repair this brave old world We'll be up, I gave my promise to you girl [Chorus] Everything single second of our life We can use to chase the clouds away Well, there's no more barking up the tree, no more howling at the moon Same old scene, you and I, diving for the deepest trust That is why, I gave my promise to you girl [Chorus] Looking through the backyard of my life Time to sweep the fallen leaves away
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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"This Never Happened Before" is a track from Paul McCartney's 2005 album, "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard."
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Record LabelThe song, along with the rest of the album, was released through Parlophone, a British major record label that was founded in 1896.
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Producer CollaborationThe album, including this song, was produced by Nigel Godrich, who is best known for his work with Radiohead.
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International Success"Chaos and Creation in the Backyard" reached number 6 on the UK Albums Chart and went to number 3 on the US Billboard 200.
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Grammy NominationIn 2006, the album was nominated for several Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album.
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Love Song Classification"This Never Happened Before" is a sentimental ballad, exhibiting McCartney's long-standing prowess in writing heartfelt love songs.
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One-Man BandOn this track, as with most of the album, McCartney plays all of the instruments himself.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the 2008 film "The Lake House," starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, expanding its audience far beyond McCartney's regular fan base.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "This Never Happened Before" was not released as a single and, therefore, did not chart independently of the album.
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McCartney's Long CareerAt the time of the album's release, McCartney had been in the music industry for nearly five decades, initially gaining fame as a member of The Beatles.
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