Love Ain't For Keeping
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In the newly mown grass
Rain is coming down
But I know the clouds will pass
You bring me tea
Say "the babe's a-sleepin'"
Lay down beside me
Love ain't for keeping
Black ash from the foundry
Hangs like a hood
But the air is perfumed
By the burning firewood
The seeds are bursting
The spring is seeping
Lay down beside me
Love ain't for keeping
Lay down beside me
Love ain't for keeping
Lay down beside me
Love ain't for keeping
Lay down my darling
Love ain't for keeping
Love Ain't For Keeping
Released by The Who in 1971, 'Love Ain't For Keeping' stands as a defining track on their 1971 album, *Who's Next*. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and psychedelic experimentation, featuring the iconic 'Who's on First' guitar riff that became a staple of their live performances. Lyrically, it explores themes of romantic frustration and the fleeting nature of affection, delivered with the band's characteristic raw energy and John Entwistle's driving bass lines. As a cornerstone of their discography, the recording captures the transitional period where The Who solidified their status as pioneers of progressive rock while maintaining their hard rock roots. It remains a powerful example of their ability to fuse complex musical structures with direct, emotional storytelling.