It Don't Come Easy

George Harrison

About It Don't Come Easy

"It Don't Come Easy" is a song written by English musicians Ringo Starr and George Harrison, but credited solely to Starr. Harrison also produced Starr's studio recording of the song, which was released as a non-album single in April 1971. Another version where they performed the song together for the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh was released on the live album of the same name. Apart from in North America, where "Beaucoups of Blues" had been a single in October 1970, "It Don't Come Easy" was Starr's first single release since the break-up of the Beatles. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 1 in Canada and number 4 in both the US and UK singles charts. It has remained one of his most popular hits as a solo artist. 


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1997
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(it don't come easy, you know it don't come easy)
(it don't come easy, you know it don't come easy)

Got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues
And you know it don't come easy
You don't have to shout or leap about
You can even play them easy
Forget about the past and all your sorrow
The future won't last
It will soon be your tomorrow

I don't ask for much, I only want your trust
And you know it don't come easy
And this love of mine keeps growing all the time
And you know it don't come easy
Open up your heart, let's come together
Use a little luck, and we will make it work out better

Got to pay your dues if you want to sing the blues
And you know it don't come easy
You don't have to shout or leap about
You can even play them easy
Please remember peace is how we make it
Here within your reach, is your freedom to take it

I don't ask for much, I only want your trust
And you know it don't come easy
(de de de) growing all the time
And you know it don't come easy

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George Harrison

George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"It Don't Come Easy" was not only performed by Ringo Starr but also written by him. However, George Harrison acted as a co-writer in the song, although he remained uncredited.
Album Appearance
This particular song doesn’t appear on any of Ringo Starr's studio albums. It was originally released as a standalone single in 1971.
Chart Performance
The song did quite well on the charts, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S. In the UK, it climbed to number two on the charts.
Music Video
The music video for "It Don't Come Easy" was directed by none other than George Harrison himself. It was among the early music videos that helped to pave the way for modern music videos.
Live Performances
Ringo Starr included "It Don't Come Easy" in the set list of the All-Starr Band tours. It has been a perennial concert favorite for him.
Other Contributors
The backing vocals for "It Don't Come Easy" were provided by Pete Ham, Tom Evans, and Mike Gibbins of the British rock band Badfinger. They were also part of Apple Records, the label owned by the Beatles.
Single Release
The song was issued as Apple Records single with the catalogue number R5898 in 1971.
B-Side
The B-side of the original single release was "Early 1970", written by Ringo Starr concerning his perspective on the Beatles' breakup.
Recording History
Some early versions of the song, before it was finalized, feature George Harrison singing the songs.
Production
Besides co-writing, George Harrison also produced the song under the name George H. The production duties also involved gathering musicians for the song and overseeing the recording process.

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