Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bill Povey
Trombone
Derek Watkins
Trumpet
Don Lang
Trombone
Francie Schwartz
Background Vocals
Freddy Clayton
Trumpet
George Harrison
Electric Guitar
J. Power
Trombone
John Lennon
Electric Guitar
Paul McCartney
Bass
Rex Morris
Trombone
Ringo Starr
Drums
Yoko Ono
Sound Effects
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
John Lennon
Songwriter
Paul McCartney
Songwriter
George Martin
Brass Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
George Martin
Producer
Geoff Emerick
Engineer
Guy Massey
Mastering Engineer
Nick Webb
Additional Engineer
Peter Brown
Engineer
Phil McDonald
Additional Engineer
Richard Lush
Additional Engineer
Steve Rooke
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
[Verse 2]
You tell me that it's evolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
[Verse 3]
But when you talk about destruction
Don't you know that you can count me out
[Verse 4]
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
[Verse 5]
You say you got a real solution
Well, you know
We'd all love to see the plan
[Verse 6]
You asked me for a contribution
Well, you know
We're all doing what we can
[Verse 7]
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell you is, brother, you have to wait
[Verse 8]
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
Know it's going to be, alright?
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
[Verse 9]
You say you'll change the constitution
Well, you know
We don't love to change our head
[Verse 10]
You tell me it's the institution
Well, you know
You better free your mind instead
[Verse 11]
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
[Verse 12]
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
Don't you know it's going to be, alright?
[Verse 13]
Al-al-al-al-al-al-al-al-al-al-alright
Alright, alright, alright, alright...
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney