Let's Hang On
The Four Seasons
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There ain't no good in our goodbyein' True love takes a lot of tryin' Oh, I'm cryin' Let's hang on to what we've got Don't let go, girl, we've got a lot Got a lot of love between us Hang on, hang on, hang on to what we've got You say you're gonna go and call it quits Gonna chuck it all and break our love to bits Break it up (I wish you'd never said it) Break it up (oh no, we'll both regret it) That little chip of diamond on your hand Ain't a fortune , baby But you know it stands for the love, (a love to tie and bind ya) Such a love (we just can't leave behind us) Baby (don't you know?) Baby (don't you go) Think it over and stay Let's hang on to what we've got Don't let go, girl, we've got a lot Got a lot of love between us Hang on, hang on, hang onto what we've got There isn't anything I wouldn't do I'd pay any price to get in good with you Patch it up (give me a second turnin') Patch it up (don't cool off while I'm burnin') You've got me cryin', dyin' at you door Don't shut me out, ooh, let me in once more Open up (your arms, I need to hold you) Open up (your heart, oh girl, I love you) Baby, don't you know? Baby, no, no, no Think it over and stay Let's hang on to what we've got Don't let go, girl, we've got a lot Got a lot of love between us Hang on, hang on, hang on to what we've got
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Written by: BOB CREWE, DENNY RANDELL, SANDY LINZER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Let's Hang On" is a song from the 1960s, composed by Bob Crewe, Sandy Linzer, and Denny Randell.
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PerformanceThe pop song was famously performed by American rock and pop band "The Four Seasons."
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Release Date"Let's Hang On" was released in 1965 as a 7" vinyl format.
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Rise to PopularityUpon its release, the song made a significant impact on the charts. It peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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GenreThe song is a classic example of "blue-eyed soul" -- a term used for rhythm and blues or soul music performed by white artists.
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Album AppearanceThe song is part of the band's "The 4 Seasons Entertain You" album.
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Bob Gaudio's AbsenceThis song is notable for being one of the few in the Four Seasons' repertoire that does not involve Bob Gaudio, a prominent member of the band, in its writing.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have covered "Let's Hang On" including Barry Manilow and English rock band Status Quo.
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MessageThe lyrics of "Let's Hang On" convey a man's plea to salvage a relationship, emphasizing the importance of hanging onto what the couple has rather than throwing their love away.
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Chart PerformanceIn the United Kingdom, the song also charted, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Awards and HonoursIn 1999, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) awarded the song in the Top 100 Songs of The Century category.
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