That's Alright (Mama)
The Beatles · Other Songs - The Beatles
That's alright with you.
Yeah, that's alright now, Mama.
Just anyway you do.
That's alright, that's alright,
that's alright my Mama, anyway you do.
Well Mama, she done told me.
Poppa done told me too.
'Said, "Son, that gal you're foolin' with -
she ain't no gal for you".
That's alright, that's alright,
that's alright my Mama, anyway you do. Woh.
Well, I'm leavin' town, baby.
I'm leavin' town for sure.
Then you won't be bothered with me
hangin' 'round your door.
That's alright, that's alright,
yeah that's alright my Mama, anyway you do.
Well, that's alright, Mama.
Yeah, that's alright with you.
That's alright now, Mama.
Just anyway you do.
That's alright, that's alright,
that's alright my Mama, anyway you do. Ooh, ah-hoo.
Ya da di dididi,
ya da di dididi,
ya da di dididi, I need your lovin'.
That's alright, that's alright my Mama, anyway you do.
Yeah, that's alright my Mama, anyway you do.
That's Alright (Mama)
Released as a live recording by The Beatles, 'That's Alright (Mama)' captures the band's roots in traditional American folk and blues. The track features a distinctive acoustic guitar arrangement that highlights the group's early musical influences, particularly those of Bob Dylan and the Delta blues tradition. Performed with a raw, unpolished energy, the song reflects the band's commitment to authenticity during their formative years. It stands as a testament to The Beatles' ability to blend contemporary rock structures with timeless folk melodies, showcasing their versatility before they became global icons. The recording serves as a significant document of their early repertoire and the specific musical context in which they developed their signature sound.