I've Got a Feeling
The Beatles
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I've got a feeling, a feeling deep inside Oh yeah, oh yeah. I've got a feeling, a feeling I can't hide Oh no, oh no, oh no. Yeah, I've got a feeling. Oh please believe me, I'd hate to miss the train Oh yeah, oh yeah. And if you leave me I won't be late again Oh no, oh no, oh no. Yeah, I've got a feeling, yeah. All these years I've been wandering around, Wondering how come nobody told me All that I was looking for was somebody Who looked like you. I've got a feeling, that keeps me on my toes Oh yeah, oh yeah. I've got a feeling, I think that everybody knows Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah. Yeah, yeah, I've got a feeling, yeah. Yeah Ev'rybody had a hard year Ev'rybody had a good time Ev'rybody had a wet dream, Ev'rybody saw the sunshine Oh yeah, oh yeah. Ev'rybody had a good year, Ev'rybody let their hair down, Ev'rybody pulled their socks up, Ev'rybody put their foot down. Oh yeah, oh yeah. Yeah I've got a feeling A feeling deep inside Oh yeah, oh yeah. I've got a feeling, a feeling I can't hide Oh no Oh no no no Yeah yeah yeah yeah I've got a feeling I've got a feeling
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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Songwriters"I've Got a Feeling" is a song by the Beatles, primarily written by Paul McCartney, but credited as a collaboration between McCartney and John Lennon. It was also performed by Billy Preston.
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Album ContributionThe song is a track on the band's 1970 album "Let It Be," which is the Beatles' final released album, though it was recorded before "Abbey Road."
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Dual CompositionThe song is one of the few Beatles tracks that is a combination of two unfinished songs: McCartney's "I've Got a Feeling" and Lennon's "Everybody Had a Hard Year."
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Billy Preston's RoleAmerican musician Billy Preston is featured on the organ in this song. He's one of the few non-Beatles to receive a performance credit on a Beatles' song.
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Live Recording"I've Got a Feeling" was taped during the famous rooftop concert of The Beatles which took place on January 30, 1969, in London.
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Unique Lennon-McCartney CollaborationThe song showcases a unique instance of Lennon and McCartney singing individual, yet simultaneous leads. McCartney provides the main vocals, while Lennon adds a counterpoint line.
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Prominent Bass RiffPaul McCartney’s predominant bass riff is key to the song's uniqueness. His use of diplomacy around McCartney-Lennon songwriting pair exemplifies his commitment to the band's final years of collaboration.
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First Take SuccessInterestingly, the version of "I've Got a Feeling" which made it onto the "Let It Be" album was actually the first recorded take of the song.
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Lyric InspirationMcCartney’s lyrics reflect the anticipation he felt about starting a life with his future wife Linda.
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Last Live Performance"I've Got a Feeling" was one of the last songs performed live by The Beatles as a band, marking the end of an era.
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