Written in 1969, this gospel tinged record was originally recorded by the Bee Gees for their album “Cucumber Castle”, but it did not make the final cut. The first version released was a cover by P.P. Arnold in September of that same year, and it was covered again in 1971 by The Staple Singers. It fi...
[Verse 1]
I wish the world was run by all the little children
We could be happy once again
We won't hurt when we're like little children
And we won't ever feel the pain
[Verse 2]
Now when my fight for life on earth is over
And I leave 'cause I can't stay
All my love belongs to you hereafter
And we'll all join hands another day
[Chorus]
Everybody's got to give a hand
Everybody's got to take a hand
Everybody's got to fall in love, yeah
To make everybody understand
Everybody's got to give, take a hand
[Verse 3]
I love you, yes, I do, I told you a million times now
Now, do you believe the words I say?
All my life belongs to you hereafter
And we'll all join hands another day
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Give a Hand, Take a Hand was written by Maurice Gibb & Barry Gibb.
Give a Hand, Take a Hand was produced by Arif Mardin.
Bee Gees released Give a Hand, Take a Hand on Sat Jun 15 1974.