John Lennon
John Lennon & Elton John
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
Lennon’s first and only solo #1 single in the US released during his lifetime.
Featuring Elton John on backing vocals and piano, John wagered with Lennon that it would top the charts, resulting in the pair appearing live on stage together at Elton’s 1974 Madison Square Garden gig. This would be the...
[Verse 1]
Whatever gets you through the night
It's alright, it's alright
It's your money or your life
It's alright, it's alright
Don't need a sword to cut through flowers
Oh no, oh no
[Verse 2]
Whatever gets you through your life
It's alright, it's alright
Do it wrong or do it right
It's alright, it's alright
Don't need a watch to waste your time
Oh no, oh no
[Chorus]
Hold me darlin', come on listen to me
I won't do you no harm
Trust me darlin' come on listen to me, come on listen to me
Come on listen, listen
[Verse 3]
Whatever gets you to the light
It's alright, it's alright
Out the blue or out of sight
It's alright, it's alright
Don't need a gun to blow your mind
Oh no, oh no
[Chorus]
Hold me darlin' come on listen to me
I won't do you no harm
Trust me darlin' come on listen to me, come on listen to me
Come on listen, listen
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night was written by John Lennon.
Whatever Gets You Thru the Night was produced by John Lennon.
John Lennon released Whatever Gets You Thru the Night on Mon Sep 23 1974.