Isn’t It a Pity Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Isn't it a pity?
Now isn't it a shame?
How we break each other's hearts and cause each other pain
How we take each other's love without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity?
[Verse 2]
Some things take so long, but how do I explain
When not too many people can see we're all the same
And because of all their tears
Their eyes can't hope to see the beauty that surrounds them
Isn't it a pity?
[Verse 1]
Isn't it a pity?
Isn't it a shame?
How we break each other's hearts and cause each other pain
How we take each other's love without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity?
[Outro]
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity?
Forgetting to give back
Now, isn't it a pity?
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity...
Isn't it a pity?
Now isn't it a shame?
How we break each other's hearts and cause each other pain
How we take each other's love without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity?
[Verse 2]
Some things take so long, but how do I explain
When not too many people can see we're all the same
And because of all their tears
Their eyes can't hope to see the beauty that surrounds them
Isn't it a pity?
[Verse 1]
Isn't it a pity?
Isn't it a shame?
How we break each other's hearts and cause each other pain
How we take each other's love without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity?
[Outro]
Forgetting to give back
Isn't it a pity?
Forgetting to give back
Now, isn't it a pity?
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity
What a pity, pity, pity
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity, pity, pity (Na-na-na-na, isn't it a pity?)
Pity, pity (Na-na-na, na-na-na-na)
What a pity...
About
Genius Annotation
This was one of the many songs Harrison wrote while with The Beatles. The song is a reflection about the decaying relationship between the group. Phil Spector used his “Wall of Sound” technique on this song.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
What did George Harrison say about "Isn't It a Pity"?
Genius Answer
“Isn’t It a Pity” is about whenever a relationship hits a down point … It was a chance to realise that if I felt somebody had let me down, then there’s a good chance I was letting someone else down.
— In I Me Mine, 1980
It’s just an observation of how society and myself were or are. We take each other for granted — and forget to give back. That was really all it was about.
— To Billboard, 2000
- 3.Wah-Wah
- 4.Isn’t It a Pity
- 5.What Is Life
- 8.Let It Down
- 11.Apple Scruffs
- 15.I Dig Love
- 16.Art of Dying
- 18.Hear Me Lord
- 19.Out of the Blue
- 21.Plug Me In
- 22.I Remember Jeep
Credits
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Written By
Vocals
Acoustic Guitar
Slide Guitar
Piano
Organ
Harmonium
Bass
Drums
Tambourine
Orchestral and choral arrangements
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Publisher
Recorded At
EMI Recording Studios, St. John's Wood, City of Westminster, Greater London, England; Trident Studios, Soho, City of Westminster, Greater London, England (May - October 1970)
Release Date
November 23, 1970
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