According to John Lennon, Youve Got to Hide Your Love Away was influenced by Bob Dylans style, signifying a more introspective and personal approach in the Beatles lyrics. Lennon stated that the song was very personal, and it is speculated to touch on themes such as his own bisexual confusion. The song reflects the folk style that the Beatles were beginning to incorporate into their repertoire.
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GD4F9C/EG Here I stand with head in hand CF9C Turn my face to the wall GD4F9C/EG If she's gone I can't go on CF9CD Feeling two foot sma - a - all
GD4F9C/EG Everywhere peo - ple stare CF9C Each and every day GD4F9C/EG I can see them laugh at me CF9CDD/CD/BD/A And I hear them say - ay - ay
GCD4DD2D Hey, you've got to hide your love away GCD4DD2D Hey, you've got to hide your love away
GD4F9C/EG How can I e - ven try CF9C I can never win GD4F9C/EG Hearing them, see - ing them CF9CD In the state I'm i - i in
GD4F9C/EG How could she say to me CF9C "Love will find a way" GD4F9C/EG Gather 'round, all you clowns CF9CDD/CD/BD/A Let me hear you say - ay - ay
GCD4DD2D Hey, you've got to hide your love away GCD4DD2D Hey, you've got to hide your love away