Early Days Lyrics

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
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

[Bridge]
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

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Early Days is the 5th track on Paul McCartney’s 16th solo album New. It is a reflection on his early days as a Beatle, as well as a response to the critics question his role in The Beatles.
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Credits
Produced By
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Background Vocals
Mastering Engineer
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Dulcimer
Upright Bass
Recorded At
Henson Recording Studios - Los Angeles, CA / Avatar Studios - NYC / Abbey Road Studios - London, England / Air Studios - London, England / Wolf Tone Studios - London, England / The Mill - East Sussex, England
Release Date
July 7, 2014
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