About The Song
“The Long and Winding Road” is a ballad written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon-McCartney. It was originally released on The Beatles’ album Let It Be in 1970, and later as a single in May of the same year. The single was released on May 16, 1970, and despite the Beatles breaking up the month before, became their 20th and final number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States on June 13, 1970. The song was released as a single with “For You Blue” as the B-side, and reached the top of the charts, selling over 1.2 million copies in the first two days.
“The Long and Winding Road” is a song by The Beatles, written by Paul McCartney. The song is a metaphor for life’s journey with ups and downs, twists and turns, and the challenges that we face along the way. The song was inspired by a drive McCartney took through Scotland and the winding roads and beautiful countryside inspired him to write about the twists and turns of life. The song’s lyrics, such as “The long and winding road that leads to your door,” symbolize life’s journey, and the destination symbolizes personal growth and self-discovery. Despite controversy over the orchestral arrangements, the song remains one of The Beatles’ most beloved and enduring hits, resonating with fans and symbolizing the challenges and growth that come with life’s journey.
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Lyrics
The long and winding road, that leads, to your door
Will never disappear, I’ve seen that road before
It always leads me here, lead me to your door
The wild and windy night, that the rain, washed away
Has left a pool of tears, crying for the day
Why leave me standing here, let me know the way
Many times I’ve been alone, and many times I’ve cried
Any way you’ll never know, the many ways I’ve tried
And still they lead me back, to the long winding road
You left me standing here a long long time ago
Don’t leave me waiting here, lead me to your door
But still they lead me back to the long winding road
You left me standing here, a long long time ago
Don’t keep me waiting here (Don’t keep me waiting), lead me to your door
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah