That's All Right (Mama)
Beatles · Live at the BBC
Well that's all right mama,
that's all right for you.
Yeh that's all right mama,
just anyway you do.
That's all right,
that's all right,
That's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Well mama she done told me,
papa done told me too.
Son that gal you're fooling with,
she ain't no girl for you.
That's all right,
that's all right,
That's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
I'm leaving town baby,
I'm leaving town for sure,
then you won't be bothered
with me hanging round your door.
That's all right,
that's all right.
Yeh that's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Well that's all right mama,
yeah that's all right for you.
That's all right mama,
just anyway you do.
That's all right,
that's all right,
That's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Dee dee dee dee dee dee,
da da dee dee dee,
da da dee dee dee,
I need your loving.
That's all right.
Well that's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Yeh that's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
that's all right for you.
Yeh that's all right mama,
just anyway you do.
That's all right,
that's all right,
That's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Well mama she done told me,
papa done told me too.
Son that gal you're fooling with,
she ain't no girl for you.
That's all right,
that's all right,
That's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
I'm leaving town baby,
I'm leaving town for sure,
then you won't be bothered
with me hanging round your door.
That's all right,
that's all right.
Yeh that's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Well that's all right mama,
yeah that's all right for you.
That's all right mama,
just anyway you do.
That's all right,
that's all right,
That's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Dee dee dee dee dee dee,
da da dee dee dee,
da da dee dee dee,
I need your loving.
That's all right.
Well that's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
Yeh that's all right my mama,
anyway you do.
That's All Right (Mama)
Released on the Beatles' 1962 BBC live album, 'That's All Right (Mama)' stands as a pivotal recording that marked the group's transition from skiffle revivalism to polished rock and roll. Performed by John Lennon, the track captures the band's early energy and improvisational spirit, featuring a driving rhythm section and Lennon's distinctive vocal delivery. While often associated with the studio recordings of their debut album, this live version highlights the raw power of their performance style during the summer of 1962. The song remains a significant artifact of the British Invasion era, showcasing the musical maturity of the Liverpool quartet just months before their historic commercial breakthrough.