Night Before
The Beatles
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We said our goodbyes, ah, the night before Love was in your eyes, ah, the night before Now today I find you have changed your mind Treat me like you did the night before Were you telling lies, ah, the night before? Was I so unwise, ah, the night before? When I held you near you were so sincere Treat me like you did the night before Last night is a night I will remember you by When I think of things we did it makes me want to cry We said our goodbye, ah, the night before Love was in your eyes, ah, the night before Now today I find you have changed your mind Treat me like you did the night before When I held you near you were so sincere Treat me like you did the night before Last night is a night I will remember you by When I think of things we did, it makes me want to cry Were you telling lies, ah, the night before? Was I so unwise, ah, the night before? When I held you near you were so sincere Treat me like you did the night before Like the night before
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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"The Night Before" is a song by British rock band The Beatles, featured on the soundtrack album "Help!".
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Release DateAlthough it was recorded in 1965, the song wasn't released until August 6, 1965, as part of the album.
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CreditsThe song is attributed to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, but in actuality, it was primarily written by Paul McCartney.
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Musical CompositionThe song stands out for the prominent use of an electric piano and the back-and-forth vocal between Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
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Song's InspirationMany fans and critics interpret the lyrics as a description of an unforeseen breakup or a night of passion that won't be repeated. However, McCartney has never confirmed these theories.
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Recording SessionIt was recorded in just two takes on February 17, 1965, at Abbey Road Studios.
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Film Appearance"The Night Before" is one of seven songs that appear in the "Help!" film. The Beatles perform the song on Salisbury Plain with Stonehenge in the background.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "The Night Before" was never performed live by The Beatles.
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LegacyThe song, while not one of The Beatles' biggest hits, is remembered for its distinctive sound, demonstration of the band's musical evolution, and its role in the iconic movie "Help!".
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Sound EngineeringIt is known for its unique stereo mix, with the vocals entirely on the left channel and the instruments on the right.
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