The Beatles were more than just a band; they were a phenomenon. Their music has stood the test of time and their songs have become timeless classics.
Many of their songs were about love, but just as many were about friendship. Here are seven of the best Beatles songs about friendship.
1. With A Little Help From My Friends
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Perhaps the most famous Beatles song about friendship, “With A Little Help From My Friends” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and released as part of the 1967 album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.”
The song is about a guy who is feeling lonely and down, but he finds comfort in his friends.
While the lyrics are simple, the message is very clear: even when you feel alone, you’re never really alone as long as you have friends.
2. We Can Work It Out
Life is very short and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So I will ask you once again
The Beatles were more than just a band; they were four friends who wrote songs together and stuck by each other through good times and bad.
Even when they weren’t getting along, they knew they could work it out. That’s the message of their song “We Can Work It Out,” which was written during a time when the band was fighting a lot.
3. Hey Jude
Hey, Jude, don't make it bad
Take a sad song and make it better
Remember to let her into your heart
Then you can start to make it better
Hey Jude, one of The Beatles’ most well-known and loved songs, was written by Paul McCartney in 1968 as a show of friendship to John Lennon’s son, Julian.
The song has since become an anthem for friendships everywhere.
The song is all about giving support to a friend during tough times and telling how, with a little bit of love and kindness, you can get through anything.
4. Help!
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
When The Beatles recorded “Help!” in 1965, John Lennon was struggling. The band was experiencing newfound success and fame, and Lennon felt like he was losing himself.
So, this song served as Lennon’s cry for assistance from his friends.
Despite its dark subject matter, “Help!” is one of The Beatles’ most upbeat and catchy songs. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, the support of our friends can be enough to pull us up.
5. In My Life
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life, I've loved them all
Written by John Lennon, “In My Life” is a song about friendship and the people who have shaped our lives. In it, Lennon reflects on all the people he has known and how they have had an impact on him.
He speaks of the good and the sad times but ultimately concludes that he loves them all and cherishes the memories of them.
The song is ultimately a tribute to those who have been there for us, whether they are still in our lives or not.
6. All You Need is Love
There's nothing you can do that can't be done
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung
Nothing you can say, but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy
One of the Beatles’ biggest hits, “All You Need Love” has been interpreted in many ways.
It is often seen as a song about peace and understanding between people, but it has also been interpreted as a song about friendship.
It’s a reminder that no matter what kind of differences we have, love is all we need to get through.
7. All Together Now
Black, white, green, red
Can I take my friend to bed?
Pink, brown, yellow, orange and blue, I love you
The Beatles’ song “All Together Now” is a feel-good anthem about unity and togetherness. The lyrics urge listeners to come together and enjoy life, despite their differences.
Combined with a childlike innocence and a catchy melody, this is one of the Beatles’ most uplifting songs about friendship.
Wrapping Up
Friendship is something that The Beatles understood and valued deeply, and it shows in their music.
These 7 songs we’ve discussed are just a few examples of the many wonderful songs the band wrote about that special bond.
Whether you’re feeling down or just need an uplifting reminder of how powerful friendship can be, these songs will always be there to help.
