Ask Me Why
The Beatles · Please Please Me (Remastered) [2009]
Cause you tell me things I want to know
And it's true
that it really only goes to show
That I know that I, I, I, I,
should never never never be blue
Now you're mine
my happiness dear makes me cry
And in time
you'll understand the reason why
If I cry it's not because I'm sad
But you're the only love that I've ever had
I can't believe, it's happened to me
I can't conceive of anymore misery
Ask me why, I'll say I love you
And I'm always thinking of you
I love you
Cause you tell me things I want to know
And it's true
that it really only goes to show
That I know that I, I, I, I,
should never never never be blue
Ask me why, I'll say I love you
And I'm always thinking of you
I can't believe, it's happened to me
I can't conceive of anymore misery
Ask me why, I'll say I love you
And I'm always thinking of you, you, you
Ask Me Why
Released on The Beatles' debut album Please Please Me, "Ask Me Why" stands as a defining track of the group's early Liverpool sound. Written by John Lennon, the song captures the band's signature blend of acoustic guitar and vocal harmony that would characterize their subsequent work. Its inclusion on the 2009 remastered edition highlights its enduring status within the band's catalog. The recording reflects the raw energy and melodic simplicity of the 1950s rock and roll era, establishing The Beatles as pioneers of the genre. As one of their earliest compositions, it serves as a foundational piece in their discography, showcasing the collaborative spirit that would soon revolutionize popular music.