Revolution 1 Lyrics



Lennon/McCartney


You say you want a revolution
Well you know
we all want to change the world
You tell me that it's evolution
Well you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know you can count me out
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

You say you got a real solution
Well you know
we'd all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well you know
We're doing what we can
But when you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
Don't you know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

You say you'll change the constitution
Well you know
we all want to change your head
You tell me it's the institution
Well you know
You better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don't you know know it's gonna be alright
Alright Alright

 
Lead Singer: John

Recording: 5/30/68, 5/31/68, 6/4/68, 6/21/68
Mixing: 5/31/68, 6/4/68, 6/21/68, 6/25/68
Length: 4:13
Take: 22

Anomalies

0:02
Most certainly not "Take 18" punched into the tape (Lewisohn). Sounds much more likely to be "aah, Take Two" or "<r>ight Take Two".
0:08
"Go On!" prompts an unidentified voice to get the "washboard" sound underway!
0:46
George Martin counts in the brass section with a very sharp "Wun Two Thri Fuh" (sic) - just like on SF bootlegs of the orchestra parts only!
2:12 * NEW *
Left, as John begins with "You say you'll change", there's a loud click/pop
2:57 * NEW *
Lead guitar flubbed to bits at the end!
3:21 * NEW *
Although the rhythm track has been faded down, George's guitar can still be heard to the left, buzzing away.
3:43
Brass section etc cut off by guitar riff introduction as song ends. This must have been added over the brass section due to shortage of tracks
 
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