Written by George Harrison for his wife, Pattie Boyd, “For You Blue” is one of the few Beatles originals that is written in the traditional 12-bar blues style. However, unlike most blues songs, it is upbeat and “happy-go-lucky,” as described by Harrison.
[Intro]
(Queen says no to pot-smoking FBI members)
[Verse 1]
Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, I love you
Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, it's true
I love you more than ever, girl, I do
[Verse 2]
I want you in the morning, girl, I love you
I want you at the moment, I feel blue
I'm living every moment, girl, for you
(Bop, bop cat bop)
(Go, Johnny, go)
(Them ol' twelve-bar blues)
(Elmore James got nothing on this, baby)
[Verse 3]
I've loved you from the moment I saw you
You looked at me and that's all you had to do
I feel it now I hope you feel it too
[Verse 4]
Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, I love you
Because you're sweet and lovely, girl, it's true
I love you more than ever, girl, I do
I'm livin' the blues
For You Blue was written by George Harrison.
For You Blue was produced by Phil Spector.
The Beatles released For You Blue on Fri May 08 1970.
It’s a simple 12-bar song following all the normal 12-bar principles, except that it’s happy-go-lucky!
–George Harrison