Paul McCartney 'Early Days'

'Early Days' is taken from Paul McCartney's 'NEW' album.

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Early Days:

They can't take it from me if they try
I lived through those early days
So many times I had to change the pain to laughter
Just to keep from getting crazed

Dressed in black from head to toe
Two guitars across our backs
We would walk the city roads
Seeking someone who would listen to the music
That we were writing down at home

But they can't take it from me if they try
I lived through those early days
So many times I had to change the pain to laughter
Just to keep from getting crazy

Hair slicked back with Vaseline
Like the pictures on the wall
Of the local record shop
Hearing noises we were destined to remember
We willed the thrill to never stop

May sweet memories of friends from the past
Always come to you, when you look for them
And your inspiration, long may it last
May it come to you, time and time again

Now everybody seems to have their own opinion
Who did this and who did that
But as for me I don't see how they can remember
When they weren't where it was at

And they can't take it from me if they try
I lived through those early days
So many times I had to change the pain to laughter
Just to keep from getting crazed
I lived through those early days
I lived through those early days

[MrIdiotiss]

he made this song for John, so many references from the friendship they have, the funeral of John's mother, the way they meet. just watch The Nowhere Boy, the history of John, how they know each other, his family, its a good film.

[Fed-npez]

Paul used to say that apart from all the fame, the fighting, the craziness that seemed to follow them later, what he remembers most fondly after all those years were him and John ditching schools, walking home down the street in liverpool, two guitars across their backs, hiding away to write songs and spend time together

[MediaWest]

50 years later, we in the music industry and the recording studio pros here in LA, are still chasing this guy.

[stevek]

Beautiful beautiful beautiful. Simply a truly great song. If you should ever venture this way Paul, and whimsically glance at a few of these comments...please accept my heartfelt thanks for this gift.

[marrynblackwell]

One of the best songs ever! Such a beautiful song about the friendship and love between Paul and John. Paul has written a genius tribute to his lost friend.

[BonnieBlair-zmuu]

Here 😀👍🙏💛💙in June 2024; Paul McCartney is now 82 years old and going strong. 💪😃 Came over here after hearing Weekly ⬆️ Northern Songs program on sxm 📻 radio Beatles channel. God bless and protect Sir Paul 💖 and his beloved 😍🤩 extended family, including all his Beatle brothers and their families too.✝️🛐💟🛡️✨🕯️✨🕊️

[profyousmithe]

Every time I hear this, I cannot help to think about Paul and John meeting and the struggles they faced. They persevered and as a result, we were all blessed by their music, then and now! This is just a glimpse as I believe Sir Paul's best days are yet to come!

[HENDRIXPROD]

Oh I hate when people consider only technical aspect of the voice. He may not be so good here from this point of view, but emotions are great and so real, this is how this song sounds best. period!

[IvanBoden]

What a lovely song! Paul is a treasure and we are so fortunate he continues to write and perform. I love it.

[verbaudmucker]

The most free and joyful music America celebrates came from forgotten Black musicians. And that includes the British Invasion, who were ALL inspired by 78's & 45's brought to England on tramp steamers from America. They waited on the docks to hear that incredible sound. And they handed it back to us. I don't want invented instant super stars. Music is Joy is Life. Blessed be the forgotten.

[arminmne]

This song and the video, too, is all about how it all got started with The Beatles. Teenagers in love with music, getting it together, becoming friends for life. I see it as a great hommage to the days that are never to happen again, those innocent days of early youth. Not only for The Beatles but for everyone of us. 

[MarcelaChumbiray]

Love it! I'm crying now. Love you paul, love you john.

[juliangomezdaluz]

Actors:So I'm appearing at a rock and roll video clip, how much are you gonna pay me?
Director:Paul McCartney is on it
Actors:How much do I have to pay?

[ferabra]

What a marvellous video and song. Crying my eyes out. 

[davedesmond]

Paul's insight on what he shares with us...Beatle Fans... is truly wonderful. He shows where and who helped to inspire John and him. Thanks. 

[davidmyhr]

So glad to still have you around Paul!

[jamesmurphy]

I'm glad Paul McCartney shows he can still make a great album when he puts his mind to it. Not too many people who were thought of as creative are still actually creating. I believe Paul McCartney would be writing songs even if no one was listening any more; I believe he still writes because he has to. Plus, it's a cheap buzz for him...

[jrpipik]

I like how on the first chorus he sang John's part and on the second chorus he sang his harmony.

[delatkins]

This is a great short film, and may be more personal to Paul's life than people understand. It seems some people are hung up on Color, but all of our stories on love and lost are universal. It takes a great artist like Paul to help point that out. 

[captainfantastic]

"May sweet memories of friends from the past always come to you, when you look for them/
And your inspiration, long may it last. May it come to you, time and time again.”
That might be the most beautiful sentiment I’ve ever heard in my life.
I want to cry when I hear that.
And I do.
This is proof of why, in his SEVENTH decade of songwriting, Macca is THE MASTER.