Hear Me Lord
The Beatles · Other Songs - The Beatles
Forgive me lord
Please, those years when I ignored you, hmm
Forgive them lord
Those that feel they can't afford you, hmm
Help me lord, please
To rise above this dealing, hmm
Help me lord, please
To love you with more feeling, hmm
At both ends of the road
To the left and the right
Above and below us
Out and in, there's no place that you're not in
Oh, won't you hear me lord
(Hear me lord)
(Hear me lord)
(Hear me lord)
(Hear me lord)
At both ends of the road
To the left and the right
Above and below us
Out and in, there's no place that you're not in
Oh, won't you hear me lord
Help me lord, please
To rise a little higher, hmm
Help me lord, please
To burn out this desire, hmm
Hear me lord, please
Hear me lord, please
Oh, won't you please, please
Hear me lord
Oh, hear me lord
Hear me lord
Oh, won't you please, please
Hear me lord
My lord, my lord, my lord
(Hear me lord)
Now, won't you please (hear me lord)
My lord, my lord, my lord
Won't you please (Hear me lord)
Oh, hear me lord, hear me lord
(Hear me lord)
Hear Me Lord
Recorded live at the BBC in 1963, "Hear Me Lord" stands as a pivotal moment in The Beatles' early catalog, showcasing the band's rapid evolution from skiffle-inspired pop to a more complex, jazz-influenced sound. The track features the distinctive vocal interplay between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, with Lennon's falsetto soaring over a driving rhythm section that hints at the psychedelic experimentation to come. As one of the few live studio recordings from this period, it captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit of the group during their formative years. The song remains a significant example of the band's ability to blend traditional pop structures with emerging rock and roll influences, reflecting the cultural momentum of early 1960s Britain.