Eight Days A Week
The story behind the song
This song captures the feeling of devotion so intense it needs more than a week to express. The title itself came from Paul McCartney hearing the phrase "eight days a week" from a chauffeur, a sentiment of working hard that he then applied to the overwhelming feeling of love. It speaks to that all-consuming affection where seven days just aren't enough to be with the one you adore. Playing this song channels that boundless, enthusiastic dedication.
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Eight Days A Week
by The Beatles
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About Eight Days A Week Chords by The Beatles
Learn how to play Eight Days A Week by The Beatles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Eight Days A Week chords”, “Eight Days A Week guitar chords”, or “The Beatles Eight Days A Week chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Eight Days A Week chords and for experienced players who want accurate Eight Days A Week lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, E/D, G/D, B, G, A.
FAQ — Eight Days A Week by The Beatles
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