Composer

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Paul McCartney

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:30

"You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" is a song composed by Paul McCartney and released by The Beatles in 1965. The song was included in the album "Help!" and was also featured in the film of the same name. The song is a departure from the upbeat and cheerful sound that The Beatles were known for, and instead features a more introspective and melancholic tone. The song is composed in the key of G major and features a simple chord progression of G, D, and C. The melody is primarily sung by John Lennon, with McCartney providing harmonies. The song also features a prominent acoustic guitar part played by McCartney. The lyrics of the song are believed to have been inspired by McCartney's admiration for Bob Dylan and his songwriting style. The song tells the story of a person who is in love with someone but cannot express their feelings openly due to societal pressures and expectations. The lyrics are introspective and melancholic, with lines such as "How can I even try? I can never win" and "There's a place where lovers go to cry their troubles away". The song is divided into two distinct sections, with the first section featuring a simple acoustic guitar and vocal arrangement, and the second section featuring a more complex arrangement with additional instrumentation and harmonies. The song also features a distinctive flute part played by session musician Johnnie Scott. "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" was premiered on August 6, 1965, and was released as a single in the United States in December of the same year. The song was a commercial success, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Overall, "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" is a departure from The Beatles' typical sound and showcases McCartney's songwriting abilities. The song's introspective lyrics and melancholic tone have made it a fan favorite and a classic in The Beatles' catalog.

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