You Better You Bet
Who, The · Other Songs - Who, The
I call you on the telephone my voice too rough with cigarettes.
I sometimes feel I should just go home but I'm dealing with a memory
that never forgets
I love to hear you say my name especially when you say yes
I got your body right now on my mind but I drunk myself blind to the
sound of old T-Rex
To the sound of old T-Rex - who's next?
Chorus:
When I say I love you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I need you you say you better
You better you better you bet
You better bet your life
Or love will cut you like a knife
I want those feeble minded axes overthrown
I'm not into your passport picture I just like your nose
You welcome me with open arms and open legs
I know only fools have needs but this one never begs
I don't really mind how much you love me
A little is really alright
When you say come over and spend the night
Tonight, tonight
When I say I love you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I need you you say you better
You better you better you bet
You better bet your life
Or love will cut you like a knife
I lay on the bed with you
We could make some book of records
Your dog keeps licking my nose
And chewing up all those letters
Saying 'you better'
You better bet your life
You better love me, all the time now
You better shove me back into line now
You better love me, all the time now
You better shove me back into line now.
I showed up late one night with a neon light for a visa
But knowing I'm so eager to fight can't make letting me in any easier
I know that I been wearing crazy clothes and I look pretty crappy
Sometime
But my body feels so good and I still sing a razor line everytime.
And when it comes to all night living
I know what I'm giving
I've got it all down to a tee
And it's free.
When I say I love you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I need you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I love you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I need you you scream you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I love you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I need you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I love you you say you better
You better you better you bet
When I say I need you you scream you better
You better you better you bet
You better bet your life, love will cut you
cut you like a knife.
You Better You Bet
Released by The Who in 1966, "You Better You Bet" stands as a quintessential example of the band's early rock and roll energy. The track features the iconic "Whoa-oh-oh-oh" vocal interjections that became a signature element of their sound, driving the song's infectious rhythm. As part of their prolific output during the mid-1960s, the recording captures the raw power and rebellious spirit that defined The Who's transition from skiffle to hard rock. The song showcases the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with driving instrumentation, contributing to their growing reputation as a leading force in British rock music. Its enduring appeal lies in its simple yet effective structure, which has allowed it to remain a staple of rock anthologies and live performances for decades.