The Rolling Stones – You Can’t Always Get What You Want

About the song

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The band consists of Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar), and Charlie Watts (drums). The Rolling Stones are considered to be one of the most influential bands of all time, and they have been cited as an influence by countless other artists.

One of the Rolling Stones’ most famous songs is “You Can’t Always Get What You Want“, which was released in 1969 on the album Let It Bleed. The song is a powerful ballad about the importance of accepting life’s disappointments.

The song begins with Jagger singing about how he has learned that he cannot always get what he wants. He has come to realize that life is full of ups and downs, and that it is important to accept the bad times along with the good.

The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful message: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.“

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want“ is a beautiful and inspiring song that has a message that is still relevant today. It is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, but that we should also be prepared for disappointment. We should cherish the good times in life, and we should learn from the bad times.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
• It was released in 1969 on the album Let It Bleed.
• The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969.
• It has been covered by many artists, including Elton John, Cher, and Hootie & the Blowfish.

The song’s impact on popular culture:

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” has had a lasting impact on popular culture. It has been used in numerous films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski and The Sopranos. The song is also a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions.

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is a beautiful and inspiring song that has a message that is still relevant today. It is a reminder that we should never give up on our dreams, but that we should also be prepared for disappointment. We should cherish the good times in life, and we should learn from the bad times.

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Lyrics

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want”

 

I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she would meet her connection
At her feet was a footloose manNo, you can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometime you find
You get what you need

I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she was gonna meet her connection
At her feet was a footloose man

You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well, you might find
You get what you need

And I went down to the demonstration
To get my fair share of abuse
Singing, “We’re gonna vent our frustration
If we don’t we’re gonna blow a 50-amp fuse”

Sing it to me, honey

You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well, you just might find
You get what you need

Oh baby, yeah

I went down to the Chelsea drugstore
To get your prescription filled
I was standing in line with Mr. Jimmy
And man, did he look pretty ill

We decided that we would have a soda
My favorite flavor, cherry red
I sung my song to Mr. Jimmy
Yeah, and he said one word to me, and that was “dead”

I said to him

You can’t always get what you want
Well no
You can’t always get what you want
I tell you, baby
You can’t always get what you want
No
But if you try sometimes you just might find
You get what you need

Oh, yeah, woo

You get what you need
Yeah, oh baby

I saw her today at the reception
In her glass was a bleeding man
She was practiced at the art of deception
Well I could tell by her blood-stained hands

Sing it

You can’t always get what you want
You can’t always get what you want, ooh yeah, child
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes you just might find
You just might find
You get what you need

Ah yeah
Ah yeah, woo!

Ah, you can’t always get what you want
(No no, baby)
You can’t always get what you want
(You can’t now now)
You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometime you just might find
You just might find
That you get what you need

Ah yeah!
Ah yeah! Do that