I Saw Her Standing There
Beatles · Please please me
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
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[Chorus]
Since I saw her standing there...
Since I saw her standing there...
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 in 1958, this track stands as the Beatles' debut single, marking their transition from skiffle group to professional pop act. Recorded in Liverpool, the song captures the band's early sound, blending rock and roll energy with melodic sensibilities that would define their future work. As the opening track on their first studio album, Please Please Me, it serves as a foundational piece in their discography, showcasing John Lennon's songwriting and the group's tight harmonies. The recording reflects the post-war British Invasion era, establishing the band's identity before they became global icons. Its enduring legacy lies in its role as the first step in a career that would reshape popular music.