In My Life Lyrics

[Verse 1: John Lennon & Paul McCartney]
There are places I'll remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain

[Chorus 1: John Lennon & Paul McCartney]
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all


[Verse 2: John Lennon & Paul McCartney]
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you

And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new


[Chorus 2: John Lennon with Paul McCartney]
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them

In my life, I love you more

[Piano Solo]

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“In My Life” is a song by The Beatles written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

The song originated with Lennon, and while McCartney contributed to the final version, the extent of his contribution is in dispute. George Martin contributed the harpsichord-like instrumental bridge (actually a piano recording played at double speed). Released on the 1965 album Rubber Soul, it is ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone’s The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time as well as fifth on their list of The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs. The song placed second on CBC’s 50 Tracks. Mojo magazine named it the best song of all time in 2000.

The original lyric sheet can be seen on Beatles Ebooks, and it reads:

There are places I’ll remember,
All my life, tho’ some have changed,
Some forever but not for better,
Some have gone and some remain.
Penny Lane is one I’m missing,
Up church and to the clocktower,
In the circle of the Abbey,
I have seen some happy hours.
Past the tramsheds with no trams,
On the 5 bus into town,
Past the Dutch and St. Columbus,
To the Dockers Umbrella that they pulled down.
All these places have their memories,
Some are dead and some are living

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did The Beatles say about "In My Life"?
Genius Answer

John Lennon, as open as ever –

“In My Life” was, I think, my first real, major piece of work. Up until then it had all been glib and throwaway.

And, added about the original version –

and it was the most boring sort of ‘What I Did on My Holidays Bus Trip’ song…

What did Paul McCartney think of John Lennon?
Genius Answer

He did have a very warm side to him really, which he didn’t like to show too much in case he got rejected.
- Via Beatles Ebooks

How was the idea for "In My Life" conceived?
Genius Answer

It was sparked by a journalist and writer in England made after [John’s book] ‘In His Own Write’ came out. He said to me ‘Why don’t you put some of the ways you write in the book in the songs?’ or ‘Why don’t you put something about your childhood into the songs?
- Via Beatles Ebooks

Credits
Produced By
Background Vocals
Tambourine
Lead guitar
Rhythm Guitar
Recorded At
EMI Studios (London, UK)
Release Date
December 3, 1965
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