Deep Purple

Released: July 17, 1968

Songwriter: Paul McCartney John Lennon

Producer: Derek Lawrence

[Verse 1]
When I was younger
So much younger than today
Never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone
I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind
Opened up the door

[Chorus]
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
But I do appreciate you being round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please help me, yeah

[Verse 2]
And now my life has changed
In, oh, so many ways
My independence seems
To vanish in the haze
But every now and then I feel so insecure
Now I know I need you like
I've never done before

[Chorus]
Help me if you can
I'm feeling down, down
But I do appreciate you being round me
Help me get my feet
Back on the ground
Won't you please help me, my love

[Bridge]
(Help) I need somebody
(Help) Not just anybody
(Help) I need someone
Help

[Outro]
Won't you please help me, my love
Help me, baby
Help me

Deep Purple is one of the defining Hard Rock bands of the 70’s, and is co-credited with such bands as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin of creating the genre of Heavy Metal. They are best known for their song “Smoke on the Water”, as well as utilizing heavily distorted organ playing to mold their own unique heavy sound.

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