The Beatles

Introduction

In the kaleidoscopic world of The Beatles’ musical legacy, one song stands as an ethereal masterpiece – ‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’ Released in 1967, this iconic track has transcended time, enchanting listeners with its dreamlike quality and innovative composition.

Did You Know?

• The song’s title and inspiration derive from a real place, Strawberry Field, a Salvation Army children’s home near John Lennon’s childhood home in Liverpool.
• The distinctive soundscape of ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ was achieved through innovative recording techniques, including the use of Mellotron and backward tape loops.
• The lyrics of the song reflect Lennon’s introspective and nostalgic exploration of his past, adding a deeply personal dimension to the composition.
• Considered a pioneering work in the psychedelic genre, ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ showcases The Beatles’ ability to push the boundaries of conventional music.

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Let me take you down, ’cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

Living is easy with eyes closed
Misunderstanding all you see
It’s getting hard to be someone but it all works out
It doesn’t matter much to me
Let me take you down, cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

No one I think is in my tree
I mean it must be high or low
That is you can’t you know tune in but it’s all right
That is I think it’s not too bad
Let me take you down, cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever

Always know, sometimes think it’s me
But you know, I know when it’s a dream
I think a “No,” I mean a “Yes”
But it’s all wrong
That is, I think I disagree

Let me take you down, cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real and nothing to get hung about
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever
Strawberry Fields forever