Boys Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I been told when a boy kiss a girl
Take a trip around the world
Hey, hey (Bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (Bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (Bop shuop)
Yeah, she say you do (Bop shuop)

[Verse 2]
My girl says when I kiss her lips
Gets a thrill through her fingertips
Hey, hey (Bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (Bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (Bop shuop)
Yeah, she say you do (Bop shuop)

[Chorus]
Well, I talk about boys (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Don't ya know I mean boys? (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Ah, boys (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (Yeah, yeah, boys)
What a bundle of joy! (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Alright, George!

[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 2]
My girl says when I kiss her lips
Gets a thrill through her fingertips
Hey, hey (Bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (Bop shuop, m'bop bop shuop)
Hey, hey (Bop shuop)
Yeah, she say you do (Bop shuop)

[Chorus]
Well, I talk about boys (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Don't ya know I mean boys? (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Ah (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys, now (Yeah, yeah, boys)
What a bundle of joy! (Yeah, yeah, boys)

[Outro]
Oh, oh, ah, yeah boys (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Don't ya know I mean boys? (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Ooh, boys (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Ah, ha (Yeah, yeah, boys)
Well, I talk about boys now (Yeah, yeah, boys)

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Genius Annotation

Boys is the first official Beatles song to feature lead vocals from Ringo Starr, who usually had at least one vocal appearance on every Beatles album (with the exception of A Hard Day’s Night, Magical Mystery Tour & Let It Be).

Before Ringo joined the band, this song was still known as the drummers spot on their usual setlists, being sung by former member Pete Best. Despite the connotations of the lyrics from the original Shirelles song being about attractions to men, the Beatles never really minded performing it.

During the verses, a melodic interpretation of Ray Charles' What’d I Say can be slightly heard.

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Credits
Produced By
Engineer
Rhythm Guitar
Lead guitar
Recorded At
EMI Recording Studios, St. John's Wood, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Release Date
March 22, 1963
Boys Is A Cover Of
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