John Lennons song Woman is an ode to his wife Yoko Ono. It was written as an expression of regret for past mistakes and a statement of love. It is noteworthy for being one of the last songs Lennon recorded before his assassination in December 1980.
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Woman, I can hardly express
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My mixed emotion at my thoughtlessness
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After all I'm forever in your debt
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And woman, I will try to express
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My inner feelings and thankfulness
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For showing me the meaning of succe-e-e-ess
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Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, well, well ... Doo doo doo doo-doo
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Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, well, well ... Doo doo doo doo-doo
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Woman, I know you understand
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The little child inside the man
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Please remember, my life is in your hands
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And woman, hold me close to your heart
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However distant, don't keep us apart
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After all, it is written in the sta-a-a-ars
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Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, well, well ... Doo doo doo doo-doo
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Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, well, well ... Doo doo doo doo-doo
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Woman, please let me explain
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I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
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So let me tell you again and again and agai-ai-ai-ain
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I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
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I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
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I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
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I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever (repeat and fade)