Ringo Starr

Released: June 16, 1998

Songwriter: Steve Dudas Ringo Starr Mark Hudson Dean Grakal

Producer: Ringo Starr Mark Hudson

[Verse 1]
We've been friends for such a long time
My head has a mind of its own
I don't want to wait in no line
All I want to do is go home
Something's going on inside me
I won't let it tear me apart

[Chorus]
You got to break down to breakthrough
Growing up took someone like you
Forget about the things in your head
It's time to put the puppet to bed

[Verse 2]
Don't tell me Rome was built in a day, (no way)
You got to leave before you arrive
If you're willing to give it away (okay)
It's the only way to survive
Never up is never in
You got to lose before you can win

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
Do yourself a favour
You got to love your neighbour
Even when the chips are down
Cut the strings and let me go
Now this is a one man show

[Chorus][x2]

[Outro]
Alright! Alright! Alright!

Best known as the drummer for The Beatles, Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey, 1940) also had a moderately successful solo career (with hits like “It Don’t Come Easy” and “Photograph”) and was the narrator for Thomas The Tank Engine.

His country-infused nickname emerged from a tendency to wear rings on his fingers.

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