Did You Know
“Hello, Goodbye” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. Backed by John Lennon’s “I Am the Walrus”, it was issued as a non-album single in November 1967, the group’s first release since the death of their manager, Brian Epstein. The single was commercially successful around the world, topping charts in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, West Germany, Canada, Australia and several other countries.
The song is a catchy, upbeat pop tune with a simple message of duality and change. The lyrics describe the cyclical nature of life, with its highs and lows, beginnings and endings. The song’s refrain is a simple but effective statement of this theme:
Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye I don’t know where I’ll be tomorrow Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye Hello, goodbye, hello, goodbye
Musically, the song is notable for its use of a variety of instruments, including a harmonium, a trumpet, and a clarinet. It also features a distinctive bassline played by McCartney.
“Hello, Goodbye” was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its catchy melody, its clever lyrics, and its innovative musical arrangement. The song has remained popular ever since, and it is considered to be one of the Beatles’ best singles.
In addition to its commercial success, “Hello, Goodbye” has also been praised for its cultural significance. The song is often seen as a reflection of the optimism and idealism of the late 1960s. It is also a reminder of the Beatles’ ability to write songs that are both catchy and meaningful.
Overall, “Hello, Goodbye” is a classic Beatles song that is still enjoyed by people of all ages today. It is a timeless tune with a universal message that continues to resonate with listeners around the world.
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Lyrics
“Hello, Goodbye”
You say stop and I say go go go, oh no
You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
I say high, you say low
You say why and I say I don’t know, oh no
You say goodbye and I say hello
(Hello goodbye hello goodbye) Hello hello
(Hello goodbye) I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
(Hello goodbye hello goodbye) Hello hello
(Hello goodbye) I don’t know why you say goodbye
(Hello goodbye) I say hello/goodbye
Why why why why why why do you say goodbye goodbye, oh no?
You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
You say yes (I say yes) I say no (But I may mean no)
You say stop (I can stay) and I say go go go (Till it’s time to go), oh
Oh no
You say goodbye and I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello
Hello hello
I don’t know why you say goodbye, I say hello hello
Hela heba helloa
Hela heba helloa, cha cha cha
Hela heba helloa, wooo
Hela heba helloa, hela
Hela heba helloa, cha cha cha
Hela heba helloa, wooo
Hela heba helloa, cha cah cah [fade out]