About the song
## Come Together: A Rock and Roll Anthem for the Ages
Released in 1969 as the lead single from The Beatles’ album *Abbey Road*, “Come Together” is a classic rock and roll anthem that has stood the test of time. Its infectious groove and timeless lyrics have cemented its place in popular music history.
The song’s opening riff, a catchy and memorable guitar chord progression, immediately grabs the listener’s attention. It sets the energetic tone for the rest of the track, and the tight rhythm section, featuring Ringo Starr on drums and Paul McCartney on bass, provides a solid foundation for the music.
Lyrically, “Come Together” is a call for unity and action. The song’s message is both simple and profound: we must come together to overcome our differences and work towards a common goal. McCartney’s lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and clever wordplay, such as the line “Shoot me down, but I’m gonna rise again.”
One of the most interesting aspects of “Come Together” is its unusual recording history. The song was originally written by McCartney as a political jingle for a friend who was running for mayor of Liverpool. When the friend decided not to run, McCartney adapted the song into a rock and roll number.
The Beatles’ performance of “Come Together” is nothing short of legendary. John Lennon’s vocals are full of energy and passion, and his guitar playing is both powerful and melodic. McCartney’s bassline is driving and rhythmic, and Starr’s drumming is solid and precise.
“Come Together” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages. Its infectious groove, catchy lyrics, and iconic performance by The Beatles make it one of the greatest rock and roll songs ever recorded.
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Lyrics
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Here come old flat-top, he come groovin’ up slowly
He got ju-ju eyeball, he one holy roller
He got hair down to his knee
Got to be a joker, he just do what he please
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
He wear no shoeshine, he got toe-jam football
He got monkey finger, he shoot Coca-Cola
He say, “I know you, you know me”
One thing I can tell you is you got to be free
Come together, right now
Over me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
He bag production, he got walrus gumboot
He got Ono sideboard, he one spinal cracker
He got feet down below his knee
Hold you in his armchair, you can feel his disease
Come together, right now
Over me
Shoot me
Right!
Come, come, come, come, come
He roller-coaster, he got early warnin’
He got muddy water, he one mojo filter
He say, “One and one and one is three”
Got to be good-lookin’ ’cause he’s so hard to see
Come together, right now
Over me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Shoot me
Ugh!
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Oh, come together, yeah
Come together, yeah
Come together