If You Love Me, Baby

The Beatles · In The Beginning [1961]

If you leave me, baby,

I don't know what I'll do,

I guess I would die, sweetheart,

If I don't get a kiss from you.

Take out some insurance on me, baby,

Take out some insurance on me, baby,

Well, if you ever, ever say goodbye,

I'm gonna go right home and die.

Oh, if you want me, baby,

You've gotta come to me.

Mm, I'm just like a stump in a field,

You just can't move me.

Take out some insurance on me, baby,

Ooh, some insurance on me, baby,

Well, if you ever, ever say goodbye,

I'm gonna go right home and die.

Well, if you want me, baby,

Mm, you've gotta come to me.

I'm just like a stump in a field,

You just can't move me.

Take out some insurance on me, baby,

Mm, some insurance on me, baby,

Well, if you ever, ever say goodbye,

I'm gonna go right home and die.

Well, if you leave me, baby,

I don't know what I'll do,

I guess I would die, sweetheart,

If I don't get a kiss from you.

Take out some insurance on me, baby,

Mm, some god damned insurance on me, baby,

If you ever, ever say goodbye,

I'm gonna go right home and die.

If You Love Me, Baby

If You Love Me, Baby stands as a testament to The Beatles' early immersion in American rock and roll traditions. Recorded during their formative years in Liverpool, this track captures the raw energy and vocal harmonies that would later define their global sound. The song reflects the band's dedication to covering established hits while developing their own distinctive style before achieving international fame. As part of their extensive early catalogue, it highlights the group's versatility in interpreting R&B and pop material with youthful enthusiasm. This recording offers listeners a glimpse into the musical foundations laid during the pre-fame era, showcasing the tight interplay between the band members that would eventually propel them to legendary status. It remains a cherished piece of their early discography for fans exploring the roots of their evolution.