Let's Live for Today

The Grass Roots

About Let's Live for Today

"Let's Live for Today" is a song written by David "Shel" Shapiro and Italian lyricist Mogol, with additional English lyrics provided by Michael Julien. It was first recorded, with Italian lyrics, under the title of "Piangi Con Me" (translated as "Cry with Me") by the English band the Rokes in 1966. Later, when "Piangi Con Me" was to be released in the United Kingdom, publisher Dick James Music requested that staff writer Julien compose English lyrics for the song. Julien composed new lyrics, rather than translating from the Italian, and it was his input that transformed "Piangi Con Me" into "Let's Live for Today". The song was popularized by the American rock band the Grass Roots, who released it as a single on May 13, 1967. The Grass Roots' version climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, eventually selling over two million copies and being awarded a gold disc. The song also became the title track of the Grass Roots' second album, Let's Live for Today. Since its initial release, the Grass Roots' rendition of the song has become a staple of oldies radio programming in America and is today widely regarded by critics as a 1960s classic. 


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When I think of all the worries
People seem to find
And how they're in a hurry
To complicate their minds

By chasing after money
And dreams that can't come true
I'm glad that we are different
We've better things to do

May others plan their future
I'm busy loving you
(One, two, three, four!)

Sha la la la la la live for today
Sha la la la la la live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey
Sha la la la la la live for today (live for today)

We were never meant to worry
The way that people do
And I don't mean to hurry
As long as I'm with you

We'll take it nice and easy
And use my simple plan
You'll be my lovin' woman
I'll be your lovin' man

We'll take the most from living
Have pleasure while we can
(Two, three, four!)

Sha la la la la la live for today
Sha la la la la la live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey
Sha la la la la la live for today (live for today)

Baby, I need to feel you inside of me
I got to feel you deep inside of me
Baby, please come close to me
I got to have you now, please, please

Please, please gimme some a-lovin'
To gimme some a-lovin'
To gimme some a-lovin'
To gimme some a-lovin'

Baby, gimme some a-lovin'
Gimme some a-lovin'
Got to have all your lovin'
Gimme some a-lovin'

I need all your lovin'
Gimme some a-lovin'
Now I need all your loving

Sha la la la la la live for today
Sha la la la la la live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey
Sha la la la la la live for today
(Oh, no, no, no, no, no)
Sha la la la la la live for today

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The Grass Roots

The Grass Roots is an American rock band that charted between 1966 and 1975 that was originally the brainchild of songwriting duo P. F. Sloan and Steve Barri. more »

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Written by: GIULIO RAPETTI MOGOL, NORMAN DAVID SHAPIRO

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Let's Live for Today" was released by The Grass Roots in 1967 as the title track of their second album, "Let's Live for Today."
Original Version
Contrary to popular belief, "Let's Live for Today" was not originally recorded by The Grass Roots. It was first recorded in 1966 by an English band named The Rokes.
Italian Origins
The original song, named "Piangi con me", was written in Italian and performed by The Rokes.
Italian to English
The English lyrics for "Let's Live for Today" were written by Michael Julien and David Shapiro.
Album Success
The album "Let's Live for Today" was a significant success for The Grass Roots, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1967.
Singles Success
As a single, "Let's Live for Today" reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of The Grass Roots' most popular tracks.
Band Line-up
The Grass Roots' line-up that recorded "Let's Live for Today" included Creed Bratton, who later found fame as an actor in the US version of the television series "The Office."
International Influence
The initial Italian version of the song gained popularity in Europe, leading to its adaptation into English and success in America.
Vietnam War Protests
Due to its message of living in the moment, "Let's Live for Today" became associated with the Vietnam War protests and hippie culture.
Iconic Guitar Riff
The song's notable guitar riff is easily recognizable and has become synonymous with 1960s American pop and rock music.
Song Message
The lyrics of "Let's Live for Today" resonate with listeners due to the song's universal message about appreciating the present moment and living each day as if it were your last.

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