You Can't Always Get What You Want
The Rolling Stones
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Well, I saw her today at the reception A glass of wine in her hand I knew she would go meet her connection At her feet was her footloose man No, you can't always get what you want No, you can't always get what you want No, you can't always get what you want But if you try sometime, you just might find You get what you need And I went down to the demonstration To get my fair shares of abuse Singing, "We're gonna vent our frustration And if we don't, we don't blow a 50-amp fuse", yeah And no, you can't always get what you want No, you can't always get what you want Well, no, you can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes you just might find You get what you need, baby And I went down to the Chelsea drugstore To get your prescriptions filled I was standin' in line with Mr. Jimmy And man, did he look pretty ill We decided to have a soda "Whatcha favorite flavor?", "Cherry red" And I sung my song to my friend Jimmy And he said one word back to me, that was "Dead" I said Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes, you just might find You get what you need Oh, you can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want You can't always get what you want And I saw her today at the reception In her glass was a bleeding man And she was practiced that the art of deception I could tell by her blood-stained hands Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want Oh, you can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes you just might find You get what you need
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
Lyrics © Abkco Music Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Origin & Year"You Can't Always Get What You Want" song by The Rolling Stones is from their 1969 album "Let It Bleed".
|
Song InspirationIt is rumored that the song was inspired by Mick Jagger's then-romantic partner, Marianne Faithfull, who had developed a strong drug addiction.
|
Musical ArrangementThe song begins with a boys' choir from the London Bach Choir, performing an introductory verse, which was a surprising and innovative inclusion in a rock song of that era.
|
Lengthy ReleaseAt 7 minutes and 28 seconds, the song is one of The Rolling Stones' longest on any of their studio albums.
|
Live Performance DebutThe live debut of the song was at the London's Hyde Park in 1969. It was performed just two days after the tragic death of the band's founder, Brian Jones, and the song was dedicated to him.
|
Chart PerformanceDespite its length and unconventional beginning, "You Can't Always Get What You Want" hit number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
|
Song ThemeThe song reflects the idea of accepting what life gives you and making the most of it; articulating that while you might not get what you want, you often get what you need.
|
Cover VersionsMany artists have covered this song, including Aretha Franklin, Luther Allison, Ituana and Britney Spears.
|
Political UsageThe song received significant media attention during the 2016 U.S. Presidential Campaign when it was regularly played at Donald Trump's political rallies, despite the band's public objections.
|
Film & TV AppearancesThe song has been featured in several movies and TV shows including "The Big Chill," "Flight," "TwentyFourSeven," and in the season finale of "Californication."
|
Production DetailsThe organs in the song were played by Al Kooper, who also played the piano. The French horn was provided by an uncredited performer. Jimmy Miller produced the song.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"You Can't Always Get What You Want Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/16570696/The+Rolling+Stones/You+Can%27t+Always+Get+What+You+Want>.
Discuss the You Can't Always Get What You Want Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In