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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

they [VERB] to [VERB]

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

2
songs
1% of catalog
See alsoRecurring words:i've gotRecurring words:theyRecurring words:gotRecurring words:allMotif:AnatomyEquipment:Ludwig Super ClassicRhyme type:Extrametrical rhymeRhythm guitar:John Lennon
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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
1I'll Cry Instead1964A Hard Day's NightJohnAs 'they start to stare' in bridges 1 & 2
2I Want to Tell You1966RevolverGeorgeAs 'they seem to slip' in verse 1

I'll Cry Instead

1964·A Hard Day's Night·John

As 'they start to stare' in bridges 1 & 2

I Want to Tell You

1966·Revolver·George

As 'they seem to slip' in verse 1

Updated 2026-08-20

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