Anna
You come and ask me, girl
To set you free, girl
You say he loves you more than me
So I will set you free
Go with him (Anna)
Go with him (Anna)
Anna
Girl, before you go now
I want you to know, now
That I still love you so
But if he loves you more
Go with him
All of my life
I’ve been searching for a girl
To love me like I love you
Oh, now, but every girl I’ve ever had
Breaks my heart and leave me sad
What am I, what am I supposed to do
Anna
Just one more thing, girl
You give back your ring to me, and I will set you free
Go with him
All of my life
I’ve been searching for a girl
To love me like I love you
But let me tell you now
But every girl I’ve ever had
Breaks my heart and leave me sad
What am I, what am I supposed to do
Anna
Just one more thing, girl
You give back your ring to me,
And I will set you free
Go with him
(Anna) Go with him
(Anna) You can go with him, girl
(Anna) Go with him
Heartbreak and Selfless Love in “Anna (Go To Him)”
“Anna (Go To Him)” is a poignant ballad that captures the ache of unrequited love and the pain of letting go. The narrator addresses Anna directly, acknowledging her desire to be with someone else and, despite his own heartbreak, selflessly sets her free. The repetition of “Go with him” underscores the speaker’s acceptance, even as he admits that he still loves her deeply. The lyrics reflect a universal struggle—searching for true love and enduring the sorrow when it slips away. The vulnerability and honesty in the words make this song a timeless expression of heartbreak and emotional maturity.
Song Credits
Written by Arthur Alexander.
Released by The Beatles in 1963 on the album Please Please Me (Parlophone).