Ask Me Why
The Beatles · On Air - Live At The Bbc - Vol 2 [2013]
Cause you tell me things I want to know
And it's true
that it really only goes to show
That I know that I, I, I, I,
should never never never be blue
Now you're mine
my happiness dear makes me cry
And in time
you'll understand the reason why
If I cry it's not because I'm sad
But you're the only love that I've ever had
I can't believe, it's happened to me
I can't conceive of anymore misery
Ask me why, I'll say I love you
And I'm always thinking of you
I love you
Cause you tell me things I want to know
And it's true
that it really only goes to show
That I know that I, I, I, I,
should never never never be blue
Ask me why, I'll say I love you
And I'm always thinking of you
I can't believe, it's happened to me
I can't conceive of anymore misery
Ask me why, I'll say I love you
And I'm always thinking of you, you, you
Ask Me Why
Released on the 1963 BBC live album On Air - Live At The Bbc - Vol 2, 'Ask Me Why' stands as a pivotal moment in The Beatles' early electric sound. Recorded during a session that captured the band's rapid evolution from rock and roll to psychedelic pop, the track features John Lennon's distinctive vocal delivery and a driving rhythm section that defined the group's emerging style. As one of the earliest studio recordings to incorporate electric guitars prominently, the song reflects the band's experimentation with new textures and production techniques. Its inclusion on this specific release highlights the raw energy of their live performances alongside their studio innovations, cementing its place in the canon of classic rock and roll history.