Oh! Darling
Beatles · Abbey Road
Oh, darling.
Please believe me.
I'll never do you no harm.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.
Oh, darling.
If you leave me,
I'll never make it alone.
Believe me when I beg you,
Don't ever leave me alone.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and cried.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and died.
Oh, darling.
If you leave me,
I'll never make it alone.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.
Believe me, darling.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and cried.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and died.
Oh, darling.
Please believe me.
I'll never let you down.
Oh, believe me, darling.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.
Please believe me.
I'll never do you no harm.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.
Oh, darling.
If you leave me,
I'll never make it alone.
Believe me when I beg you,
Don't ever leave me alone.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and cried.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and died.
Oh, darling.
If you leave me,
I'll never make it alone.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.
Believe me, darling.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and cried.
When you told me
You didn't need me anymore,
Well, you know, I nearly
Broke down and died.
Oh, darling.
Please believe me.
I'll never let you down.
Oh, believe me, darling.
Believe me when I tell you,
I'll never do you no harm.
Oh! Darling
Released on the Beatles' final studio album, Abbey Road, 'Oh! Darling' stands as a poignant reflection on the fragility of love and the complexities of relationships. Written by John Lennon, the track features a distinctive piano melody and a spoken-word intro that sets an intimate, conversational tone. The song captures the emotional turbulence of a couple facing separation, blending personal vulnerability with the band's signature pop sensibility. As part of the group's evolving sound in their final years, the recording showcases Paul McCartney's vocal performance and the ensemble's tight harmonies, cementing its place in rock history as a timeless exploration of heartbreak and reconciliation.