Say It Ain't So Jo

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Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

That's not what I wanna hear Jo

And I got a right to know

Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

I'm sure they're telling us lies Jo

Please tell us it ain't so



They told us that our hero has played his trump card

He doesn't know how to go on

We're clinging to his charm and determined smile

The good old days have gone



The image and the empire may be falling apart

The money has gotten scarce

One man's word held the country together

But the truth is getting fierce



Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

We pinned our hopes on you Jo

And they're ruining our show



Ooh baby don't you think

We're gonna get burned

Ooh baby don't you think

We're gonna get burned

We're gonna get turned

We're gonna get burned

Yes we're gonna get turned

We're gonna get burned

We're gonna get turned

Yes, we're gonna get burned

We're gonna get burned

We're gonna get burned

Yes we're gonna get turned

We're gonna get burned



Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

That's not what I wanna hear Jo

And I got a right to know

Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

I'm sure they're telling us lies Jo

Please tell us it ain't so



Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

That's not what I wanna hear Jo

And I got a right to know

Say it ain't so Jo, please, say it ain't so

I'm sure they're telling us lies Jo

Please tell us it ain't so



Say it ain't so

Say It Ain't So Jo

Hollies' "Say It Ain't So Jo" stands as a defining track from the British Invasion era, showcasing the group's signature blend of upbeat pop and soulful R&B influences. Recorded during the height of their success in the early 1960s, the song exemplifies the band's ability to craft catchy melodies that resonated across the Atlantic. The recording features the distinctive vocal harmonies that became a hallmark of the Hollies' discography, delivered with the energy and polish characteristic of their peak years. As a staple of their catalogue, the track remains a testament to the group's contribution to mid-century pop music, capturing the optimism and rhythmic drive that defined the genre's golden age.