Welcome, yes all you over there
those with flowing shortly growing hair
pull up your head and sit it right here
the Walrus will tell you if you dare.
About a teddy boy with six more hands
a vision from another time of land
of flowing lyrical music called a band
a shining garden called Walrus land.
Lucy had her sparkling diamonds(start chorus)
had some pretty striped horses too
the Walrus had some juicy oysters
while others thought him a fat fool.(end chorus)
A flaming pie flew into a witty dream
a vision of yesterdays tomorrow we know
of a little boy standing on a wooden crate
visions caressing the future Walrus show.
Troopers of a flowing army of flowers
little people floating in the Walrus pool
it's him, no me, we both laugh you see
for I always knew the Walrus was me.
But low it didn't matter one tiny bit(start chorus)
the world was made for just one him
little peasants in a garden land of plenty
the Walrus got fat, the peasants got thin.(end chorus)
Say what you say, you think I must jest
sit beside me my flock of foolish sheep
pull those fat lazy thoughts much closer
I laugh while wiping tears that I weep.
Closer little piggies, but don't get too near
I'll blow sweet lies into your burning ears
I repeat, to those below and under my feet
I am the Walrus now and forever in years.
Lucy had her sparkling diamonds(start chorus)
had some pretty striped horses too
the Walrus had some juicy oysters
while others thought him a fat fool.(end chorus)
Since five Mendips was John's home
in Liverpool on Menlove Avenue
with aunt Mimi and uncle George
that's where John Lennon grew.
Father Fred left John for the sea
lost his mother Julia, made him blue
attended Quarry Bank Grammar School
always crazy pranks and trouble too.
Little Johnny do your homework (start chorus)
little Johnny put down that guitar
little Johnny there is no hope
music will never make you a star.
Mimi said to learn those rules
drinking and smoking ain't cool
forget about that silly rock n roll
little Johnny don't be a fool.(end chorus)
John loved art and yearned to write
creating his own The Daily Howl books
hanging out with best friend Peter
when skiffle came they were hooked.
Gathered his school friends into a band
practiced for the Woolton Church show
Quarry Men were outside on a stage
John sang and Paul watched below.
(repeat chorus)
And so the great meeting took place
forming the Lennon McCartney team
the rest is music history we all know
Aunt Mimi was wrong so it seemed.
From the brick walls of Mendips
rose a rock n roll man for all to see
Aunt Mimi's little Johnny laughed
showed her how great he could be.
(start chorus)
It was July, a sunny afternoon
John's sciffle band was on the stage
Woolton church paid them to sing
John's checkered shirt was all the rage.
Ivan brought his friend Paul
they both watched the band sing
songs with freshly made up words
the music had a friendly ring.
The outdoor session was over
so they moved their gear inside
for another show in the evening
sipping beer they had to hide.
Paul was fifteen but took a sip
then played the piano keys
John looked over Paul's shoulder
seems John was very pleased.
Quarry Men hot summer days (start chorus)
and those hazy Liverpool docks
Woolton St. Peter's church
was the start of British rock.
The day that John met Paul
music was turned upside down
it was only a small beginning
of the famous Liverpool sound.(end chorus)
Paul got up and grabbed a guitar
on Twenty Flight Rock he ruled
with the guitar upside down
John thought Paul was pretty cool.
Teddy Boy John was nobody's fool
and recognized Paul's Elvis look
John knew Paul was very good
Paul was looking for a band to hook.
John thought "Paul's as good as me"
didn't know if he would remain king
but wanted his group to be stronger
decided to take Paul under his wings.
Paul knew John was knocked out
by his guitar playing and voice
was happy when John did ask
and next day made his choice.
(Repeat chorus)
Oh yeah is what they said(start chorus)
Oh yeah will always be
a calling sound for fans
Oh yeah just for me.
Oh yeah rings so true
Oh yeah is never blue
a sound we know so well
Oh yeah just for you.(end chorus)
Imagine I'm in love with you
it's easy as 1-2-3
Beatles fan so very true
Beatles is the band for me
From Liverpool to the USA
from Japan to Germany
across Europe and more
Beatles fans will be.
(repeat chorus)
It started with John and Paul
then George and Ringo too
grew to a worldwide craze
the fab four are just for you.
So clap those happy hands
chear and scream loud too
Oh yeah is what they said
and you can sing it too.
(repeat chorus)
I'm John, leader of my band
the very first Beatle guy
started a Skiffle band
dreamed of flaming pies.
Asked Paul to come along
be my partner and friend
we wrote so many songs
never thought it would end.
Beatle buddies, that we are(start chorus)
once young and without fear
our dreams touched the stars
some laughter, some tears.
Beatle buddies for all time
can't change history's past
memories we'll always share
just sorry it didn't last.(end chorus)
Then came young George
with his big old guitar
humming and a pickin
always wearing a smile.
Next was Casbah Pete
said he wanted to come
gave us his best big beat
with his new set of drums.
(repeat chorus)
Stu was my dear friend
sold a painting or two
joined us for a short time
then made us all so blue.
Ringo took over at drums
the final of the Fab Four
rocked into musical history
until lawyers shut the door.
(repeat chorus)
Strolled into the Indica Gallery
some Japanese girl doing an event
John in an unshaven, tatty state
opened the door and off he went.
A private showing just for John
down stairs were nails to pound
Yoko's card made John breathe
pretty cool so kept looking around.
Didn't take concept art as being real
saw a ladder and started to climb
at the top was a spyglass and sign
it read YES, and blew his mind.
Yes was such a positive word (start chorus)
Yes opened the door, saved the day
Yoko and John began to smile
Yoko and John were on their way.
In a room with apples and nails
the song man and the artist met
two people, two different worlds
a day they would never forget. (end chorus)
A smile appeared on John's face
Yes was such a positive thought
driving imaginary nails into apples
clever so nothing had to be bought.
She got it, he got it, this they knew
enjoying this word game show
both were shy, and words were small
thoughts of love take time to grow.
Time passed before two became one
but that first meeting was the key
a small word like YES did the trick
John and Yoko began to see.
(repeat chorus)
I told Yoko I wasn't perfect
I was a Spaniard In The Works
she took me at my word, I think
said your Walrus is full of pork.
While sitting on a cornflake
and singing my fat Elvis blues
Yoko made me eat some sushi
said you must fit in your shoes.
Yoko is my Yin of Yangs(start chorus)
my black when only white
my positive in the negative
my wrong and only right.
Yoko is my spirit in out here
the leader of my hearts band
my every changing mind set
caressed in her gentle hand.(end chorus)
Remembered our Indica days
the ladder, apples, and nails
Yoko caught this boys eyes
the Yin of Yangs was there.
Had our Adam and Eve poses
showed the world both sides
I laughed as the world blinked
the Walrus and his new bride.
(repeat chorus)
Yoko did her baggy bag thing
on a stage a voice from inside
War Is Over if you want it
became two virgins love cry.
Settled into the big apple home
had some bread and tea in bed
a boy, a girl, and a dream
it's all in your head we said.
(repeat chorus)
Bags know not your name
can see no faces too
so pull your face into a ball
and bring it inside with you.
No attitudes are allowed
no nothing for you to fear
the bag makes all equal
brings the universe so near.
Is that really you inside(start chorus)
Yoko my dear?
This is your only Johnny
I'm watching you out here.
I did, I think, I thought
I heard you say so clear
I did, I think, you said
bring your souls in here.(end chorus)
Yoko stay in there dear
still so much work to do
listen to this message man
that's all you have to do.
We are what we are so true
nothings going change the world
until we lean beyond the edge
realize you need the bag too.
(repeat chorus)
Tittenhurst Park bought by John in 69
a Georgian manor house in ascot
man-made lake, room to walk around
white mansion on a hundred acre lot.
Ascot Sound Studios created for John
tape based for the Plastic Ono Band
eight recording tracks, sixteen channels
home of Imagine, giving peace a hand.
Imagine the memories John and Yoko had(start chorus)
the walks in long black capes
Imagine the songs that John did make
strolls, the kiss by the lake
Imagine 4 lads posing for Hey Jude
remember it all, imagine, just imagine.(end chorus)
Place of the last Beatles photo shoot
beneath pillars surrounded by busts
took the garden path by weeping cedars
John and Yoko thought donkeys a must.
John and George wore large cowboy hats
Yoko and glowing Linda were there
four legends behind the tall cricket grass
Derek and Martha with her long hair.
(Repeat Chorus)
My head is not here
life going nowhere fast
pity pushing me down
today may be my last.
Can't see nobody there
can't feel nothing here
don't know where I'm at
man I don't really care.
Stone cold turkey, has got me going down.
My mind's a dark tunnel
my feet feel like cement
man, pain poking my head
my hope has just went.
Can't see no sunshine
clouds get in my way
eyes burning my head
can't remember what day.
Stone cold turkey, has got me going down.
Woke up a day too late
I think it was yesterday
man, can't feel my heartbeat
pain has come out to play.
Feel like I could die
man I don't feel so well
what am I doing here
is this my own hell?
Stone cold turkey, has got me going down.
I read the news today, oh boy
about a little boy so sad
he lost his father in a war
little children suffer so bad.
I read the news today, no joy
she didn't know about the wife
went shopping for a white dress
didn't know about his other life.
Ah look at all the lonely people(start chorus)
lonely and searching for a home
Ah look at all the lonely people
watch out or you could be one.(end chorus)
I read the news today, oh no
about a singer dying at a light
his life was stalled in the rush
a dream turned out not so bright
I read the news today, no joy
no water for the thirsty calls
a country dried up, dusty soil
and the world didn't hear at all.
Ah look at all the lonely people(start chorus)
their hearts exploding in the air
Ah look at all the lonely people
doesn't anybody really care?(end chorus)
I read the news today, so cold
old and dying because no heat
no one seemes to care, to help
old souls crying for some sleep.
I read the new today, oh boy
a movie star who won some gold
put on their face and smiled
went home with no one to hold.
Ah look at all the lonely people(start chorus)
lonely and searching for a home
Ah look at all the lonely people
watch out or you could be one.(end chorus)
He's a real someday man
making all his someday plans
most days doesn't give a damn
knows exactly where he stands.
Always has a point of view
doesn't care about me or you
someday man it's our world too
closed eyes just will not do.
Someday man please listen(start chorus)
gold is not all that glistens
wake up and take a stand
the world needs a helping hand.
Someday man please understand
reach out with you heart and hands
make the world a better land
don't be a fool someday man.(end chorus)
All your friends look up to you
seems you are happy, never blue
good times are always there for you
why do you have to act so cool.
Everyone must play your games
if you don't peace cannot remain
your attitude always stays the same
someday man you have no shame.
Reach out and show you can be fair
show everyone you can really share
someday man open up if you dare
show us you really do care.
(repeat chorus)
You think you are the only man
that the world is at your command
someday man you may have a plan
but the world doesn't understand.
Resting behind fancy red iron gates
place where orphan hearts roam
a charity in Woolton Liverpool
around the corner from John's home.
Beatles made this place famous
released John's masterpiece song
John's psychedelic field trip
Strawberry Fields can't be wrong.
Strawberry Fields where nothing is real(start chorus)
where hearts and minds are free
Strawberry Field where children play
in the flowered fields with trees.
Strawberry Field will soothe your soul
when cool soft summer rain begins
Strawberry Fields can be forever
just open your heart and sing.(end chorus)
Let the song take you down there
to that home that saves the heart
behind those red locked gates
where orphans get a start.
There is nothing to get hung about
the world goes round and round
children become adults and die
just listen to life's sweet sound,
(repeat chorus)
Strawberry Fields, Strawberry Fields
where children laugh and play
where John's spirit still lingers
in the field where his dreams lay.
Strawberry Fields where the spirit rests
a memorial garden in New York City
where grown-ups laugh and pray
isn't it a pity, isn't it a pity.
(repeat chorus)
Dreams caressing my mind(start chorus)
visions creating a beautiful show
Imagine the world living in peace
Imagine a beautiful rainbow.
Glittering across a sea of love
little pieces of what could be
Imagine the world living in peace
if we can only let it be.(end chorus)
Of days when all was far away
each thing was fresh not old
little rainbows of tomorrows
stories yet to be made and told.
Drifitng towards the end of end
visions of a yesterdays life
a loud noise without a sound
mother earth a childless wife.
Dreams caressing my mind(start short chorus)
visions creating a beautiful show.(end short chorus)
Sun breaks hard across our face
time a stranger who does not care
stealing the world's peace and love
leaving crumbs for us to share.
But small hope can be a start
when just one cry ceases to be
peace is closer than you know
a rainbow, if only we believe.
(repeat chorus)
Walking down the sunny street man
thinking of something cool to do
got my Mojo working today man
I ain't nobody's nowhere fool.
Stopped to smell the flowers dude
sucked in all the freshly made air
heard the music man sing his tune
felt society cutting at my hair.
Ever have your Mojo working(start chorus)
when your juju shuts you down
ever walk to the other side
while your juju runs around.
Hey juju, man don't you know
sometimes your head needs to rest
that flowers need to grow slow
so the heart can be the best.(end chorus)
Pulled up my sagging old jeans
pulled out my last paper smoke
took a hit and sucked it deep
no money, no job, just broke.
But hey man, got my Mojo working
everything is so cool can't you see
not a care in the world today
Hey juju, dude let it be.
(repeat chorus)
Silence talked when they came in
she looking shy as she can be
hanging onto her Johnny cool
an interesting couple to see.
All pushed to hold their hands
the line grew and grew and grew
they were the talk of the world
little lady and her Walrus too.
Take a bow and give a kiss(start chorus)
that was the show they played
take aim and never miss
was mister cools game today.
They had the power to make you
had the power to make your day
they had the power to break you
so you better learn how to play.(end chorus)
Lady as pretty as she could be
black silk dress just for her man
he in a black Elvis pinned tux
John was the center, the man.
Eyes on fire and smiles half cocked
as they drifted around the crowd
pats on the back from some
in a room so quite is was loud.
(repeat chorus)
Having no care what people write
they were Johnny and Mrs. Cool
surrounded by smiling faces
the Walrus was nobodys fool.
So kick back and enjoy the show
and look in your mirror, yes you
take a good look at what you see.
is there a fool staring back at you?
(repeat chorus)
Picture a boy on the banks of the Mersey
an old wooden guitar in his small hands
visions of fame and all that comes with it
dreams of a little boy man.
Musical words gently caressing his head
six arms pulling him here and there
sparkling diamonds and fancy horses
sweet smelling apples fill the air.
Johnny in the sky and smiling(start chorus)
Johnny in the sky and smiling
the world singing peace while crying.
oh, oh(end chorus)
Faces grew long for four little boy men
Johnny was always searching for his home
wanting to touch, to hold, to remember
letting go while still holding on.
Little boy heart in big man times
keeping his feet to the ground
searching for what's it all about
telling us with a beautiful sound.
(repeat chorus)
Growing old with us in his special way
teaching peace and love for all that would hear
always beside a woman with almond shaped eyes
dreams of a little boy so near.
Picture a place that he said was not here
taking us on his beautiful ride
searching for the meaning of his life
and then he's gone, gone, gone.
(repeat chorus)
The world is full of fireflys
each searching for it's mate
little flashes of peace and love
in a universe that can't wait.
Summer rain falls on the earth
shimmering and shiny wet
little pools for all who thirst
the best is never quite yet.
Peace and love(start chorus)
brother, peace is on the way
children are our growing souls
sister wants the love to stay.(end chorus)
I spoke my mind quite often
War is Over is what I said
some listened and prayed
while wolves turned their heads.
Brother, love is all you need
that's what you heard me say
War Is Over if you want it
pray that peace will stay.
Peace and love(start chorus)
brother, war is full of hate
better make the choice now
before it's all too late.(end chorus)
The world is wearing black
she crys for all to see
still praying for the fireflys
wanting them all to be free.
I'll say it one more time friend
brother, peace is what we need
War Is Over if you want it
peace and love will set us free.
Peace and love(start chorus)
brother, peace is on the way
children are our growing souls
sister wants the love to stay.(end chorus)
Walking down our road in life
Yoko and love by my side
we dream of all that is good
wish the world would not hide.
Peace will cure, that we believe
the universe is ours to share
our hearts are our only hope
endless hope that all will care.
Across the vast dark universe(start chorus)
endless flickers of souls in flight
stream into a torrent of dreams
searching for a sign, the light.
Millions of wandering pieces
in a river without any sides
extending beyond the proof
where memories cannot hide.(end chorus)
We all can be that shining star
a growing flower in the snow
the light drowning the darkness
the seed where love can grow.
This is not here a child once said
we all were young at the start
Shine on, those who dream away
share love with all your heart.
(repeat chorus)
You can take my pointed boots(start chorus)
take my slicked back hair too
you can cut off my side boards
if that's what you want to do.
You can tell me I act stupid
you can tell me I'll not so cool
you can say you don't like me
I'll be your Teddy Bear fool.(end chorus)
A faming pie hit me in a dream
showed me light for a new show
I saw you in the shadows Paulie
part of my group don't you know.
Hit the top of the toppermost
on my fat Elvis days I cried
was the pop of the poppermost
sang my Lucy In The Sky.
(repeat chorus)
Stuck sticks in a dead dogs eyes
saw yellow matter custard flow
stripped down to my birthday skin
gave the world a two virgin show.
Had great times with the lads
slept in for peace here and there
became a man for my child
let all my critics cut my hair.
(repeat chorus)
Felt the old Teddy Boy urge
decided it was my next new time
headed to the studio
the world was ready this time.
Felt the stinging flames of hate
as they burned into my back
didn't understand what it was
Teddy Boy won't be back.
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