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With A Little Help From My Friends

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[Intro]
C# B F# D#m F#
[Verse]
C#Now, what would you G#do if I Bsang out of F#tune,
Would you D#mstand up and F#walk out on C#me?
Lend me your G#ears and I'll Bsing you a F#song
Lord, I'll D#mtry not to F#sing out of C#key.
[Chorus]
I get Bby with a little F#help from my C#friends
Gonna Btry with the F#help from my C#friends
I get Bhigh with the F#help from my good C#friends
G#
[Verse]
C#What do you G#do when your Blove is aF#way?
(Does it D#mworry you to F#be on your C#own?)
How do you G#feel towards the Bend of a dF#ay?
(Are you D#msad because you're F#on your C#own?)
[Chorus]
No, I Bget by with a litF#tle help from C#my friends
I’m goBnna try with a liF#ttle help froC#m my friends
I get Bhigh with the helF#p from my friC#ends
A#m
[Bridge]
Do you need anyD#body?
Well, I G#must say I C#do need me Bsomeone to lF#ove
A#m
Could it be anyD#body?
Woah, G#Lord I jC#ust need me someBone to F#love
Someone to love
[Verse]
C#Do you G#believe in a Blove at first F#sight?
Yes, I'm D#mcertain that it F#happens all the tC#ime
And C#what do you G#see when you Bturn out the F#light
I  can't D#mtell you, but it F#sure enough must be C#mine
[Chorus]
Lord, I get Bby with a little F#help from my C#friends
I get Bhigh with a littlF#e help from mC#y friends
I just may Bdie with a little F#help from my C#friends
I get Bby with a little F#help from my C#friends
The help from my friends
BCome along now won’t you F#help me my frC#iend

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The story behind the song

James Taylor is known for his warm vocal style and thoughtful interpretations, often bringing a unique touch to both his original songs and cover versions. While he's celebrated for hits like "Fire and Rain" and "Sweet Baby James," his ability to make other artists' songs his own is also a hallmark of his career. This song, appearing on a 2013 release, offers a chance to experience Taylor's distinctive approach to a well-known tune. Playing it, you can feel the comfort and camaraderie that his music often conveys.

AI-written from these sources:James Taylor — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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With A Little Help From My Friends

by James Taylor

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D#m

A#m

[Intro]

C# B F# D#m F#

[Verse]

C# G# B F#

Now, what would you do if I sang out of tune,

D#m F# C#

Would you stand up and walk out on me?

G# B F#

Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song

D#m F# C#

Lord, I'll try not to sing out of key.

[Chorus]

B F# C#

I get by with a little help from my friends

B F# C#

Gonna try with the help from my friends

B F# C#

I get high with the help from my good friends

[Verse]

C# G# B F#

What do you do when your love is away?

D#m F# C#

(Does it worry you to be on your own?)

G# B F#

How do you feel towards the end of a day?

D#m F# C#

(Are you sad because you're on your own?)

[Chorus]

B F# C#

No, I get by with a little help from my friends

B F# C#

I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends

B F# C#

I get high with the help from my friends

A#m

[Bridge]

Do you need anybody?

G# C# B F#

Well, I must say I do need me someone to love

A#m

Could it be anybody?

G# C# B F#

Woah, Lord I just need me someone to love

Someone to love

[Verse]

C# G# B F#

Do you believe in a love at first sight?

D#m F# C#

Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time

C# G# B F#

And what do you see when you turn out the light

D#m F# C#

I can't tell you, but it sure enough must be mine

[Chorus]

B F# C#

Lord, I get by with a little help from my friends

B F# C#

I get high with a little help from my friends

B F# C#

I just may die with a little help from my friends

B F# C#

I get by with a little help from my friends

The help from my friends

B F# C#

Come along now won’t you help me my friend

About With A Little Help From My Friends Chords by James Taylor

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