You Can't Do That Lyrics



Lennon/McCartney


I got something to say that might cause you pain,
If I catch you talking to that boy again,

I'm gonna let you down,
And leave you flat,
Because I told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

Well, it's the second time, I've caught you talking to him,
Do I have to tell you one more time, I think it's a sin,
I think I'll let you down.
Let you down and leave you flat,
Gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

Ev'rybody's green,
'cause I'm the one, who won your love,
But if it's seen,
You're talking that way they'd laugh in my face.
So please listen to me, if you wanna stay mine,
I can't help my feelings, I'll go out of my mind.

I know I'll let you down,
And leave you flat,
Gonna let you down and leave you flat,
Because I've told you before, oh,
You can't do that.

 
Lead Singer: John

Recording: 2/26/64, 2/28/64 (BBC), 3/31/64 (BBC), 5/1/64 (BBC), 5/22/64, 7/14/64 (BBC)
Mixing: 2/26/64, 3/10/64
Length: 2:33
Take: 9

Anomalies

1:23
John's guitar changes tone on the pause before "Oh ..." in preparation for the solo, or possibly a bad edit.
 
This was filmed for the movie A Hard Day's Night, but did not make the cut. It was released as the B-side of "Can't Buy Me Love."
John Lennon played lead guitar. He normally played rhythm while George Harrison played lead.
This was the first Beatles song where George Harrison played a 12 string guitar.
Ringo played the cowbell.


A Hard Days Night Lyrics   

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