John Lennon

Released: February 17, 1975

Songwriter: Lloyd Price

Producer: Phil Spector John Lennon

[Intro]
Ah, remember this
Why, I must have been thirteen when this came out
Or was it fourteen, or was it twenty-two
I could have been twelve actually

[Verse 1]
Just because you left and said goodbye
Do you think that I will sit and cry?
Even if my heart should tell me so
Darling, I would rather let you go

[Verse 2]
Just because I want someone who's kind
With a heart as good and pure as mine
But maybe I am asking far too much
Darling, please don't ever break my heart

[Bridge]
I know you think you're smart
Just running around and breaking lovers' hearts

[Verse 1]
Just because you left and said goodbye
Do you think that I will sit and cry?
Even if my heart should tell me so
Darling, I would rather let you go

[Outro]
It’s too late darling, you just gotta say goodbye
Why, the last time I saw you, you were wearing man’s clothes
Not that I’m prejudiced, but you know
I had problems with the zippers
But who am I to hassle you like this?
I’m just gonna have to let you go
There’s two basses in this, I hope you appreciate it
This is Dr. Winston O' Boogie saying goodnight
From Record Plant East, New York
We hope you had a swell time
Everybody here says "Hi" ... goodbye

Just because you left and said goodbye
Do you think that I will sit and cry?
Even if my heart should tell me so
Darling, I would rather let you go

Goodbye, so long
Been a long year
Alright

As the founding member of The Beatles, John Winston Lennon (1940-1980) is one of the most recognizable cultural icons of the 20th Century. He is also the other half of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership, alongside fellow Beatle, Paul McCartney.

As a solo artist and through his relationship and collaboration with avant-garde artist Yoko Ono, he became just as recognizable for his political activism.

Lennon was murdered by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980, outside of his New York apartment, The Dakota. Since then, his music and message remain timeless.

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