Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, don't be afraid
You were made to go out and get her
The minute you let her under your skin
The you begin to make it better
And anytime you feel the pain
Hey Jude refrain
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders
For now you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder
Da da da da da, da da da da
Hey Jude don't let me down
You have found her, now go and get her
Remember to let get into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
So let it out and let it in
Hey Jude begin
You're waiting for someone to perform with
And don't you know that it's just you Hey Jude, you'll do
The movement you need is on your shoulder
Da da da da da, da da da da yeah
Hey Jude, Hey Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her under your skin
Then you can begin to make it better
Better, better, better, better, better, oh
Da, da da da da da da, da da da da, hey Jude
Da, da da da da da da, da da da da, hey Jude
Da, da da da da da da, da da da da, hey Jude
Even a legendary songwriter like Paul McCartney experienced self-doubt regarding his lyrics, despite having a vast catalog of universally acclaimed hits. This is exemplified by his feelings while working on the timeless classic "Hey Jude".
While writing "Hey Jude", McCartney included the lyric "the movement you need is on your shoulder". He viewed this line as a temporary placeholder, describing it as "crummy" and intending to revise it later.
When McCartney shared the song with John Lennon, expressing his intention to change the lyric, Lennon immediately recognized the brilliance of the phrase. According to McCartney, Lennon firmly stated, "No, you won't. That's the best line in it," essentially rescuing the lyric from being replaced. This moment of affirmation from his songwriting partner solidified McCartney's confidence in the line, and consequently, he grew to appreciate it even more, according to parade.com.
This anecdote highlights the dynamic and complementary nature of the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. Lennon's ability to see the strength and potential in a lyric that McCartney initially dismissed was crucial in shaping the final version of "Hey Jude", a song that went on to become one of The Beatles' most iconic and beloved works. It underscores how the collaborative and supportive environment between the two musicians helped them achieve their immense creative success. McCartney has since reflected on this moment, acknowledging that the encouragement from someone he respected, like Lennon, helped him see the value in what he had created and overcome his doubts.
