The Best Of George Harrison

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  • Lyrics for:
    Something
    If I Needed Someone
    Here Comes The Sun
    Taxman
    Think For Yourself
    For You Blue
    While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    My Sweet Lord
    Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)
    You
    Bangla Desh
    Dark Horse
    What Is Life

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    Name:           The Best Of George Harrison
    Duration:       45.04
    Band:           George Harrison
    US Release:     8th November 1976
    CD-Number:      CDP 7 46682 2
    

    1 Something
    (From the album Abbey Road)
    2 If I Needed Someone
    (From the album Rubber Soul)
    3 Here Comes The Sun
    (From the album Abbey Road)
    4 Taxman
    (From the album Revolver)
    5 Think For Yourself
    (From the album Rubber Soul)
    6 For You Blue
    (From the album Let It Be)
    7 While My Guitar Gently Weeps
    (From the album The Beatles)
    8 My Sweet Lord
    (From the album All Things Must Pass)
    (P) 1970 Harrisongs Ltd./Peter Maurice/EMI
    9 Give Me Love
    (Give Me Peace On Earth)
    (From the album Living In The Material World)
    10 You
    (From the album Extra Texture)
    11 Bangla Desh
    (Single)
    12 Dark Horse
    (From the album Dark Horse)
    13 What Is Life
    (From the album All Things Must Pass)

    Tracks 1-6 produced by George Martin. Tracks 8, 10, 11 & 13 produced by Harrison/Spector. Tracks 9 & 12
    produced by George Harrison

    All songs written by George Harrison. Front Cover Photograph by Bob Cato; Photograph by Michael Putland. Design by Cream.

    (p) 1976 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd.
    (c) 1976 EMI Records Ltd.


    Song: Something Duration: 3.00 Track No.: 1 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1969
    Lyrics:
    Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other lover Something in the way she woos me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how Somewhere in her smile she knows That I don't need no other lover Something in her style that shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how You're asking me will my love grow I don't know, I don't know You stick around and it may show I don't know, I don't know Something in the way she knows And all I have to do is think of her Something in the things she shows me I don't want to leave her now You know I believe and how [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Abbey Road Anthology 3 The Concert for Bangla Desh Live In Japan

    Song: If I Needed Someone Duration: 2.21 Track No.: 2 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 19
    Lyrics:
    If I needed someone to love You're the one that I'd be thinking of If I needed someone If I had some more time to spend Then I guess I'd be with you my friend If I needed someone Had you come some other day then It might not have been like this But you see now I'm too much in love Carve your number on my wall and Maybe you will get a call from me If I needed someone Aah, aah, aah, aah If I had some more time to spend Then I guess I'd be with you my friend If I needed someone Had you come some other day then It might not have been like this But you see now I'm too much in love Carve your number on my wall and Maybe you will get a call from me If I needed someone Aah, aah [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Rubber Soul Live In Japan

    Song: Here Comes The Sun Duration: 3.05 Track No.: 3 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1969
    Lyrics:
    Here comes the sun (Du du du du) Here comes the sun And I say It's alright Little darling It's been a long cold lonely winter Little darling It feels like years since it's been here Here comes the sun (Du du du du) Here comes the sun And I say It's alright Little darling The smiles returning to the faces Little darling It seems like years since it's been here Here comes the sun Here comes the sun And I say It's alright Sun, sun, sun, here it comes (five times) Little darling I feel that ice is slowly melting Little darling It seems like years since it's been clear Here comes the sun Here comes the sun And I say It's alright Here comes the sun (Du du du du) Here comes the sun It's alright It's alright [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Abbey Road The Concert for Bangla Desh Live In Japan

    Song: Taxman Duration: 2.36 Track No.: 4 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1966
    Lyrics:
    (One, two, three, four, one two) Let me tell you how it will be There's one for you, nineteen for me 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman Should five percent appear too small Be thankful I don't take it all 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman (If you drive a car car) I'll tax the street (If you try to sit sit) I'll tax your seat (If you get too cold cold) I'll tax the heat (If you take a walk walk) I'll tax your feet Taxman! 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman Don't ask me what I want it for (Ah, ah, Mr. Wilson) If you don't want to pay some more (Ah, ah, Mr. Heath) 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman Now my advise for those who die (Taxman!) Declare the pennies on your eyes (Taxman!) 'Cause I'm the taxman Yeah, I'm the taxman And you're working for no one, but me (Taxman!) [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Revolver Anthology 2 Live In Japan

    Song: Think For Yourself Duration: 2.18 Track No.: 5 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year:
    Lyrics:
    I've got a word or two To say about the things that you do You're telling all those lies About the good things that we can have if we close our eyes Do what you want to do And go where you're going to Think for yourself 'Cause I won't be there with you I left you far behind The ruins of the life that you have in mind And though you still can't see I know you're mind's made up you're gonna cause more misery Do what you want to do And go where you're going to Think for yourself 'Cause I won't be there with you Although you're mind's opaque Try thinking more if just for your own sake The future still looks good And you've got time to rectify all the things that you should Do what you want to do And go where you're going to Think for yourself 'Cause I won't be there with you Do what you want to do And go where you're going to Think for yourself 'Cause I won't be there with you Think for yourself 'Cause I won't be there with you [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Rubber Soul

    Song: For You Blue Duration: 2.30 Track No.: 6 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1970
    Lyrics:
    Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, I love you Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, it's true I love you more than ever, girl, I do I want you in the morning, girl, I love you I want you at the moment I feel blue I'm living every moment, girl, for you (Walk, walk cat, walk) (Go, Johnny, go) (Same old tale of blues) (Elmo James got nothin' on this, baby) I've loved you from the moment, I saw you You looked at me that's all you had to do I feel it now, I hope you feel it too Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, I love you Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, it's true I love you more than ever, girl, I do [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Let It Be Anthology 3

    Song: While My Guitar Gently Weeps Duration: 4.45 Track No.: 7 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1970
    Lyrics:
    I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping While my guitar gently weeps I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping Still my guitar gently weeps I don't know why nobody told you how to unfold your love I don't know how someone controlled you They bought and sold you. I look at the world and I notice it's turning While my guitar gently weeps With every mistake we must surely be learning Still my guitar gently weeps I don't know how you were diverted You were perverted too I don't know how you were inverted No one alerted you. I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping While my guitar gently weeps Look at you all . . . Still my guitar gently weeps. [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on The Beatles Anthology 3 The Concert for Bangla Desh Live In Japan

    Song: My Sweet Lord Duration: 4.37 Track No.: 8 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1970
    Lyrics:
    My sweet lord Hm, my lord Hm, my lord I really want to see you Really want to be with you Really want to see you lord But it takes so long, my lord My sweet lord Hm, my lord Hm, my lord I really want to know you Really want to go with you Really want to show you lord That it won't take long, my lord (hallelujah) My sweet lord (hallelujah) Hm, my lord (hallelujah) My sweet lord (hallelujah) I really want to see you Really want to see you Really want to see you, lord Really want to see you, lord But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah) My sweet lord (hallelujah) Hm, my lord (hallelujah) My, my, my lord (hallelujah) I really want to know you (hallelujah) Really want to go with you (hallelujah) Really want to show you lord (aaah) That it won't take long, my lord (hallelujah) Hmm (hallelujah) My sweet lord (hallelujah) My, my, lord (hallelujah) Hm, my lord (hare krishna) My, my, my lord (hare krishna) Oh hm, my sweet lord (krishna, krishna) Oh-uuh-uh (hare hare) Now, I really want to see you (hare rama) Really want to be with you (hare rama) Really want to see you lord (aaah) But it takes so long, my lord (hallelujah) Hm, my lord (hallelujah) My, my, my lord (hare krishna) My sweet lord (hare krishna) My sweet lord (krishna krishna) My lord (hare hare) Hm, hm (Gurur Brahma) Hm, hm (Gurur Vishnu) Hm, hm (Gurur Devo) Hm, hm (Maheshwara) My sweet lord (Gurur Sakshaat) My sweet lord (Parabrahma) My, my, my lord (Tasmayi Shree) My, my, my, my lord (Guruve Namaha) My sweet lord (Hare Rama) [fade:] (hare krishna) My sweet lord (hare krishna) My sweet lord (krishna krishna) My lord (hare hare) [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on All Things Must Pass The Concert for Bangla Desh Live In Japan

    Song: Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) Duration: 3.34 Track No.: 9 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1973
    Lyrics:
    Give me love Give me love Give me peace on earth Give me light Give me life Keep me free from birth Give me hope Help me cope, with this heavy load Trying to, touch and reach you with, heart and soul OM M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M My Lord . . . PLEASE take hold of my hand, that I might understand you Won't you please Oh won't you Give me love Give me love Give me peace on earth Give me light Give me life Keep me free from birth Give me hope Help me cope, with this heavy load Trying to, touch and reach you with, heart and soul OM M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M M My Lord . . . PLEASE take hold of my hand, that I might understand you [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Living In The Material World Live In Japan

    Song: You Duration: 3.41 Track No.: 10 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1975
    Lyrics:
    (one, two, one, two, three, four) I, I love, love And I, and I love you Oh you, you, yeah you And you, you, love, love And you, yes you, you love me Yeah you, you, yeah you And when I'm holding you What a feeling Seems so good to be true That I'm telling you all That I must be dreaming And I, and I, I love you Oh you, oh you, yeah you And when I'm holding you What a feeling Seems so good to be true That I'm telling you all That I must be dreaming Now I, oh I, I love, love And I, yeah I, I love you, I love you Oh you, you, oh you Oh, you know that I love you, oh oh oh Oh, you know that I love you, I love you, I, I said I love you [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on Extra Texture

    Song: Bangla Desh Duration: 3.57 Track No.: 11 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1971
    Lyrics:
    My friend came to me With sadness in his eyes Told me that he wanted help Before his country dies Although I couldn't feel the pain I knew I had to try Now I'm asking all of you Help us save some lives Bangla Desh, Bangla Desh Where so many people are dying fast And it sure looks like a mess I've never seen such distress Now won't you lend your hand Try to understand Relieve the people of Bangla Desh Bangla Desh, Bangla Desh Such a great disaster I don't understand But it sure looks like a mess I never known such distress Please don't turn away I wanna hear you say Relieve the people of Bangla Desh Relieve the people of Bangla Desh Bangla Desh, Bangla Desh Though it may seem so far From where we all are It's something we can't reject That suffering I can't neglect Now won't you give some bread Get the starving fed We got to relieve Bangla Desh Relieve the people of Bangla Desh We got to relieve Bangla Desh Now won't you lend your hand Try to understand Relieve the people of Bangla Desh [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on The Concert for Bangla Desh

    Song: Dark Horse Duration: 3.52 Track No.: 12 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1974
    Lyrics:
    You thought that you knew where I was and when But it looks like they've been foolin' you again, You thought that you'd got me all steaked out But baby looks like I've been breaking out I'm a dark horse Running on a dark race course I'm a blue moon Since I stepped from out of the womb I've been a cool jerk Looking for the source I'm a dark horse. You thought you had got me in your grip Baby looks like you was not so smart And I became too slippery for you But let me say that was nothing new. I'm a dark horse Running on a dark race course I'm a blue moon Since I picked up my first spoon I've been a cool jerk Looking for the source I'm a dark horse I thought that you knew it all along Until you started getting me not right Seems as if you heared a little late But I warned you when We both were at the starting gate I'm a dark horse Running on a dark race course I'm a blue moon Since I stepped from out of the womb I've been a cool jerk Cooking at the source I'm a dark horse. [*]
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    Other versions on Dark Horse Live In Japan

    Song: What Is Life Duration: 4.16 Track No.: 13 Composer: George Harrison Vocals: George Harrison Year: 1970
    Lyrics:
    [*]
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    What I feel, I can't say But my love is there for you anytime of day But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed Tell me, what is my life without your love Tell me, who am I without you, by my side What I know, I can do If I give my love now to everyone like you But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make ev'rything succeed Tell me, what is my life without your love Tell me, who am I without you, by my side Tell me, what is my life without your love Tell me, who am I without you, by my side What I feel, I can't say But my love is there for you any time of day But if it's not love that you need Then I'll try my best to make everything succeed Tell me, what is my life without your love Tell me, who am I without you, by my side Oh tell me, what is my life without your love Tell me, who am I without you, by my side What is my life without your love Tell me, who am I without you, by my side (fade:) Oh tell me, what is my life without your love Tell me who am I without you by my side [*]
    Instruments & additional info.:
    Other versions on All Things Must Pass Live In Japan


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