Help! by The Beatles, was primarily written by John Lennon but credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. Released as a single in 1965, it is also the title of the accompanying album and film released in the same year. Lennon stated that the songs lyrics were a sincere reflection of his feelings and mental state at the time, signaling a genuine cry for help and expressing his vulnerability.
Key: A
Introduction:
Bm
Bm/A
Help! I need somebody
G
G/F#
Help! Not just anybody
E
Help! You know I need someone,
A
Help!
A
C#m
F#m
When I was younger, so much younger than today,
D
G
A
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
C#m
F#m
But now those days are gone I'm not so self-assured,
D
G
A
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors.
Bm
Bm/A
G
G/F#
Help me if you can I'm feeling down, and I do appreciate you being 'round.
E
A
Help me get my feet back on the ground, won't you please please help me.
C#m
F#m
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways,
D
G
A
My independence seemed to vanish in the haze.
C#m
F#m
But every now and then I feel so insecure,
D
G
A
I know that I just need you like I've never done before.
Bm
Bm/A
G
G/F#
Help me if you can I'm feeling down, and I do appreciate you being 'round.
E
A
Help me get my feet back on the ground, won't you please please help me.
A
C#m
F#m
When I was younger, so much younger than today,
D
G
A
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
C#m
F#m
But now those days are gone I'm not so self-assured,
D
G
A
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors.
Bm
Bm/A
G
G/F#
Help me if you can I'm feeling down, and I do appreciate you being 'round.
E
A
F#m
Help me get my feet back on the ground, won't you please please help me.