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Artist: The Beatles
Track: Getting Better

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It's getting better all the time

I used to get mad at my school (no, I can't complain)
The teachers who taught me weren't cool (no, I can't complain)
You're holding me down (ah-ah)
Turning me 'round (oh-oh)
Filling me up with your rules (fool, you fool)

I've got to admit it's getting better (better)
A little better all the time (it can't get no worse)
I have to admit it's getting better (better)
It's getting better
Since you've been mine

Me used to be angry young man
Me hiding me head in the sand
You gave me the word, I finally heard
I'm doing the best that I can

I've got to admit it's getting better (better)
A little better all the time (it can't get no worse)
I have to admit it's getting better (better)
It's getting better
Since you've been mine

Getting so much better all the time

It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better
It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better

I used to be cruel to my woman
I beat her and kept her apart from the things that she loved
Man, I was mean but I'm changing my scene
And I'm doing the best that I can (fool, you fool)

I admit it's getting better (better)
A little better all the time (it can't get no worse)
Yes, I admit it's getting better (better)
It's getting better
Since you've been mine

Getting so much better all the time

It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better
It's getting better all the time
Better, better, better

Getting so much better all the time
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Genius Meanings
The Beatles – Getting Better
Mostly written by McCartney, but with backing vocal and a verse contribution from Lennon. The idea for the song came from the favourite phrase of Jimmie Nicol, The Beatles' stand-
The Beatles – Getting Better (2017 Remix)
[Intro: Paul McCartney & John Lennon] / It's getting better all the time / [Verse 1: Paul McCartney (& John Lennon)] / I used to get mad at my school (No, I can't complain) / The
The Beatles – Hey Jude
Originally titled “Hey Jules,” named after John Lennon’s son Julian, this song was written by Paul McCartney to comfort him during John and Cynthia’s divorce. John Lennon stated
John Lennon – Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
A lovely song John wrote for his son, Sean. It’s quite a lot like a lullaby, and he’s really just a father comforting his son.
The Beatles (Ft. Billy Preston) – Get Back
A lighthearted, fairly meaningless blues jam by Paul McCartney. “Get Back” went through numerous iterations, many of which are publicly available. The two most noteworthy versions
Smash Mouth – Getting Better
(It's getting better all the time) / I used to get mad at my school / (no, I can't complain) / The teachers who taught me weren't cool / (no, I can't complain) / You're holding me
Bee Gees (Ft. Peter Frampton) – Getting Better
It's getting better all the time / I used to get mad at my school / (No, I can't complain) / The teachers who taught me weren't cool / (No, I can't complain) / You're holding me
Gomez – Getting Better
[Verse 1] / It's getting better all the time / I used to get mad at my school / The teachers that taught me weren't cool / They're holding me down / Turning me 'round / Filling me
The Beatles – Come Together
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Genius Traducciones al Español – The Beatles - Getting Better (Traducción al Español)
[Letra de "The Beatles - Getting Better (Traducción al Español)"] / [Intro] / Cada vez va mejor / [Verso 1] / Antes me volvía loco en la escuela / Los profesores que me enseñaban
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SongTell Meaning
Meaning of "Getting Better" by The Beatles
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