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Honey Don't

Recorded October 26 1964.

Ringo Starr: Vocals, drums, tambourine
John Lennon: Acoustic guitar
Paul McCartney: Bass guitar
George Harrison: Electric guitar

Available on:
Beatles For Sale
Live At The BBC

The Beatles performed this track frequently on live shows, usually with John singing the lead. On the recording, however, Ringo was given the opportunity to take the spotlight and sing the lead vocal.

In 1985, Ringo performed the song together with Carl Perkins in a music video called A Rockabilly Session.

It’s worth noting that Lennon sings the lead vocal on the version of the song which is available at the Live At The BBC compilation.

Honey Don't

Well, honey don't
Well, honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
I say you will when you won't
aw, aw, honey don't

Well, I love you, baby, and you ought to know
I like the way that you wear your clothes
Everything about you is so doggone sweet
You got that sand all over your feet
so, aw, aw

Well, honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
I say you will when you won't
aw, aw, honey don't

I feel fine
Ooo, oo, I say

Well sometimes I love you on a Saturday night
Sunday morning you don't look right
You been out painting the town
Uh huh, baby been stepping around
so, aw, aw

Well, honey don't
I say, honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
Honey don't
I say you will when you won't
aw, aw, honey don't

Well, honey don't
Well, honey don't
a little, little, honey don't
I say, you will when you won't
Aw, aw, honey don't