Billy Shears
What would you think if I sang out of tune
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song
And I’ll try not to sing out of key
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm gonna try with a little help from my friends
What do I do when my love is away?
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day?
(Are you sad because you’re on your own?)
No I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm gonna try with a little help from my friends
(Do you need anybody?)
I need somebody to love
(Could it be anybody?)
I want somebody to love
(Would you believe in a love at first sight?)
Yes I’m certain that it happens all the time
(What do you see when you turn out the light?)
I can’t tell you, but I know it’s mine
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm I get high with a little help from my friends
Oh I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends
(Do you need anybody?)
I just need someone to love
(Could it be anybody?)
I want somebody to love
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm gonna try with a little help from my friends
Oh I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends
With a little help from my friends
Finding Strength in Friendship
“With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles is a heartfelt anthem about the importance of companionship and support. The lyrics explore vulnerability, asking whether friends would abandon the singer if he faltered. As the song progresses, it celebrates the reassurance and comfort found in friendships, emphasizing that even in moments of doubt or loneliness, true friends help us persevere. The repeated phrases about getting by, getting high, and trying with a little help from friends underscore both the everyday and transformative powers of camaraderie, reminding listeners that we are never truly alone when we have people to lean on.
Song Credits
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1967
Label: Parlophone