NPG D48342; Sheet music cover for 'From Me to You' by The Beatles (John Lennon; Paul McCartney; George Harrison; Ringo Starr) - Portrait - National Portrait Gallery

Did You Know

“From Me to You” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released in April 1963 as their third single. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, and produced by George Martin. The song was the Beatles’ first number 1 hit on what became the official UK singles chart.

The song is a simple love ballad with a catchy melody and lyrics that express the singer’s deep affection for their lover. The song’s title is a reference to the handwritten letters that the singer would write to their lover, and the phrase “from me to you” is repeated throughout the song as a way of expressing the singer’s sincere feelings.

“From Me to You” was recorded at EMI Studios in London on 5 March 1963, and released as a single on 11 April 1963. The song was an instant success, reaching number 1 on the UK singles chart on 24 April 1963 and remaining there for seven weeks. The song also peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.

The success of “From Me to You” helped to solidify the Beatles’ status as one of the most popular bands in the world. The song is also considered to be one of the Beatles’ most influential songs, as it helped to popularize the Merseybeat sound that was popular in Liverpool in the early 1960s.

“From Me to You” has been covered by many other artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Dolly Parton. The song was also featured in the 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night.

The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal. “From Me to You” is a simple, yet beautiful, love song that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.

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Lyrics

“From Me To You”

Da da da da da dum dum da
Da da da da da dum dum daIf there’s anything that you want
If there’s anything I can do
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to youI’ve got everything that you want
Like a heart that’s oh so true
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you

I got arms that long to hold you
And keep you by my side
I got lips that long to kiss you
And keep you satisfied, oooh

If there’s anything that you want
If there’s anything I can do
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you

From me, to you
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you

I got arms that long to hold you
And keep you by my side
I got lips that long to kiss you
And keep you satisfied, oooh

If there’s anything that you want
If there’s anything I can do
Just call on me and I’ll send it along
With love from me to you
To you, to you, to you