If You've Got Trouble
Beatles · Anthology 2
Then you've got less trouble than me
You say you're worried
You can't be as worried as me
You're quite contend to be bad
With all the advantage you've had over me
Just cause your trouble
And don't bring your troubles to me
I don't think it's funny
When you ask for money and things
Especially when you're standing there
Wearing diamond and rings
You think I'm soft in the head
Well try someone softer instead anything
It's not so funny
When you know what money can bring
You better leave me alone
I don't need a thing from you
You better take yourself home
Go and count a ring or two
If you've got trouble
Then you've got less trouble than me
You say you're worried
You can't be as worried as me
You're quite contend to be bad
With all the advantage you've had over me
Just cause your trouble
And don't bring your troubles to me
Ah, rock on, anybody
You better leave me alone
I don't need a thing from you
You better take yourself home
Go and count a ring or two
If you've got trouble
Then you've got less trouble than me
You say you're worried
You can't be as worried as me
You're quite contend to be bad
With all the advantage you've had over me
Just cause your trouble
And don't bring your troubles to me
Just cause your trouble
And don't bring your troubles to me
If You've Got Trouble
Released on the Beatles' 1995 Anthology 2 compilation, 'If You've Got Trouble' stands as a poignant example of the group's late-period songwriting. Written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon-McCartney, the track reflects the band's evolving musical maturity and lyrical depth during their final years. While the song was not part of their original studio discography, its inclusion in the Anthology series highlighted previously unreleased material that captures the emotional resonance of Lennon's later work. The recording features the distinctive harmonies and production quality characteristic of the Beatles' catalog, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process that continued until the band's dissolution. As a standalone piece, it remains a testament to Lennon's ability to craft intimate narratives about personal struggle and resilience.