Lyrics of
No Reply

No Reply by The Beatles tells the story of a young man trying to reach out to his girlfriend, but she avoids answering or acknowledging his attempts. Allegedly based on Paul McCartneys experience with a former girlfriend, the song captures the narrators despair and disappointment. John Lennon described No Reply as his first venture into drama, marking a maturation in the bands songwriting skills.

This happened once before, When I came to your door, no reply.
They said it wasn't you, But I saw you peep through your window,
I saw the light, I saw the light,
I know that you saw me, 'Cos I looked up to see your face.

I tried to telephone, They said that you were not home, that's a lie,
'Cos I know where you've been, I saw you walk in your door,
I nearly died, I nearly died,
'Cos you walked hand in hand With another man in my place.

If I were you I'd realize that I
Love you more than any other guy,
And I'll forgive the lies that I
Heard before when you gave me no reply.

I've tried to telephone, They said you were not home, that's a lie,
'Cos I know where you've been, I saw you walk in your door,
I nearly died, I nearly died,
'Cos you walked hand in hand With another man in my place.
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