We Can Work It Out

The Beatles · Past Masters (Remastered) [2009]

Try to see it my way

Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on

While you see it your way

Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone

We can work it out

We can work it out



Think of what you're saying

You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right

Think of what I'm saying

We can work it out and get it straight or say good night

We can work it out

We can work it out



Life is very short and there's no time

for fussing and fighting, my friend

I have always thought that it's a crime

So I will ask you once again



Try to see it my way

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong

While you see it your way

There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long

We can work it out

We can work it out



Life is very short and there's no time

for fussing and fighting, my friend

I have always thought that it's a crime

So I will ask you once again



Try to see it my way

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong

While you see it your way

There's a chance that we might fall apart before too long

We can work it out

We can work it out

We Can Work It Out

Released in 1965, "We Can Work It Out" stands as a cornerstone of The Beatles' early pop-rock repertoire. Recorded during the band's transition from raw garage energy to polished studio craftsmanship, the track exemplifies their signature blend of melodic simplicity and lyrical optimism. The song's structure, featuring a distinctive guitar riff and a call-and-response vocal harmony between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, became a defining sound of the mid-1960s. While often associated with the *With The Beatles* album, its enduring popularity and inclusion on compilations like *Past Masters* highlight its status as a quintessential recording of the era. The track remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its universal message of resilience and its role in shaping the landscape of rock music.