Whatever Gets You Thru the Night Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Whatever gets you through the night
It's alright, it's alright

It's your money or your life
It's alright, it's alright

Don't need a sword to cut through flowers
Oh no, oh no

[Verse 2]
Whatever gets you through your life
It's alright, it's alright
Do it wrong or do it right
It's alright, it's alright
Don't need a watch to waste your time
Oh no, oh no

[Chorus]
Hold me darlin', come on listen to me
I won't do you no harm
Trust me darlin' come on listen to me, come on listen to me
Come on listen, listen

[Verse 3]
Whatever gets you to the light
It's alright, it's alright

Out the blue or out of sight
It's alright, it's alright
Don't need a gun to blow your mind
Oh no, oh no
[Chorus]
Hold me darlin' come on listen to me
I won't do you no harm

Trust me darlin' come on listen to me, come on listen to me
Come on listen, listen

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Lennon’s first and only solo #1 single in the US released during his lifetime.

Featuring Elton John on backing vocals and piano, John wagered with Lennon that it would top the charts, resulting in the pair appearing live on stage together at Elton’s 1974 Madison Square Garden gig. This would be the last notable live appearance by John Lennon.

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Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals
Electric Guitar
Alto Saxophone
Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Recorded At
Record Plant East, New York City, NY (July - August 1974)
Release Date
September 23, 1974
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