You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away – The Beatles

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“You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles, written and sung by John Lennon (though credited to Lennon–McCartney) and released on the album Help! in August 1965.

The song is a folk rock ballad with a simple, repetitive melody. Lennon’s vocals are accompanied by acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and flute. The lyrics are ambiguous, but they are thought to be about the need to hide one’s true feelings from the world. This could be interpreted as a reference to Lennon’s own feelings of isolation and alienation as a Beatle, or to the fact that he was married at the time but had to keep it a secret from the public.

The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. It has been covered by many other artists, including Elvis Costello, Charly García, and U2.

Here is a sample of the lyrics:

Hide your love away Don’t let them know you care Cause they’re gonna laugh If they see how you feel

The song is a beautiful and moving ballad that reflects the personal struggles of John Lennon, one of the greatest songwriters of all time. It is also a reminder that even the most famous people in the world have to deal with the same human emotions as everyone else.

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