I Saw Her Standing There

The Beatles · On Air - Live At The Bbc - Vol 2 [2013]

Well, she was just 17,

You know what I mean,

And the way she looked

was way beyond compare.

So how could I dance with another

And I saw her standin' there.



Well she looked at me,

and I, I could see

That before too long

I'd fall in love with her.

She wouldn't dance with another

And I saw her standin' there.



{Chorus Start}



Well, my heart went boom,

When I crossed that room,

And I held her hand in mine...



Oh, we danced through the night,

And we held each other tight,

And before too long I fell in love with her.

Now I'll never dance with another

Since I saw her standing there



{End Chorus}



[Chorus]



Since I saw her standing there...



Since I saw her standing there...

I Saw Her Standing There

Released on the 1964 BBC television special, this recording by The Beatles captures the band's early electric sound in its rawest form. As the opening track of the set, it showcases the group's signature harmonies and the driving rhythm of John Lennon's composition, which became a cornerstone of their early repertoire. The performance on this live album highlights the energy of their first major broadcast, marking a pivotal moment in their transition from skiffle to rock and roll. The song remains a defining piece of their discography, illustrating the band's immediate impact on the British Invasion and establishing the sonic template for their subsequent studio work.