If I Fell
The Beatles
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If I fell in love with you Would you promise to be true And help me understand 'Cause I've been in love before And I found that love was more Than just holding hands If I give my heart to you I must be sure From the very start That you would love me more than her If I trust in you oh please Don't run and hide If I love you too oh please Don't hurt my pride like her 'Cause I couldn't stand the pain And I would be sad if our new love was in vain So I hope you see that I Would love to love you And that she will cry When she learns we are two If I fell in love with you
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Written by: John Winston Lennon, Paul James McCartney
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6 facts about this song
Songwriting & Composition"If I Fell" is one of the earliest examples of John Lennon's ballad writing.
- The song is a duet between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with a stunning two-part harmony.
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Album InclusionThis soulful track was played first in the United States on the album "Something New" which came out in 1964.
- It also appeared as part of the soundtrack for the film "A Hard Day's Night."
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Musical Influence & Style"If I Fell" showcases a more mature and complex style of songwriting and performance than The Beatles' earlier works.
- John Lennon cited "If I Fell" as an example of his artistic growth, marking the point where he began to write about himself and his experiences more directly.
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Lyric ContentThe song portrays a story of a person who is in a relationship but falls for someone new, expressing his fear of getting hurt if the new love turns out to be insincere.
- Lennon admitted later that the song was semiautobiographical, reflecting his own feelings of restlessness within his marriage.
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Performance & Recording"If I Fell" was recorded in a single take, capturing both the vocals and instrumental parts simultaneously.
- This live recording technique contributes to the raw, emotional quality of the performance.
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Reception & LegacyThe song is consistently ranked among the best of The Beatles' early compositions.
- It has been covered by numerous artists including Evan Rachel Wood in the movie "Across the Universe", which is a musical tribute to The Beatles.
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