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“In the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”

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Text · Lyric shape

if you [VERB] to [VERB]

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

2
songs
1% of catalog
See alsoChord shape:C7 → G7 → D7Chord shape:C7 → G7Recurring words:want toRecurring words:letRecurring words:if youSolo / Riff:Defining riffScale degree:IV7Recurring words:want
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Analysis

By Year

Song count per year

By Songwriter

% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)

By Era

Early1 · 50%
Mid-period1 · 50%
Late0 · 0%

By Album

A Hard Day's Night1
Revolver1

Songs(2 of 3)

Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
#TitleYearAlbumLead Vocal(s)Notes
1You Can't Do That1964A Hard Day's NightJohnAs 'if you want to stay' in verses 3 & 4
2Taxman1966RevolverGeorgeAs 'if you try to sit' in bridge

You Can't Do That

1964·A Hard Day's Night·John

As 'if you want to stay' in verses 3 & 4

Taxman

1966·Revolver·George

As 'if you try to sit' in bridge

Updated 2026-08-09

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