In My Life

"In My Life" is a song by the Beatles released on the 1965 album Rubber Soul written mainly by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song originated with Lennon, and while Paul McCartney contributed to the final version, he and Lennon later disagreed over the extent of his contributions (specifically the melody). George Martin contributed the instrumental bridge. It is ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" as well as fifth on their list of the Beatles' 100 Greatest Songs. The song placed second on CBC's 50 Tracks. Mojo magazine named it the best song of all time in 2000.
According to Lennon, the song's origins can be found when the English journalist Kenneth Allsop made a remark that Lennon should write songs about his childhood. Afterwards, Lennon wrote a song in the form of a long poem reminiscing on his childhood years. The original version of the lyrics was based on a bus route he used to take in Liverpool, naming various sites seen along the way, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. Those original lyrics are on display at The British Museum.

In My Life chords
*The Beatles*
(Capo 2)

A E7  A E7

E7        A F#m    A7
There are places I'll remember
       D   Dm       A
All my life, though some have changed
                      F#m   A7
Some forever, not for better
          D   Dm    A
Some have gone, and some remain
          F#m               Bm
All these places have their moments
     G                     A
With lovers and friends, I still can recall
         F#m               B7
Some are dead and some are living
   D  Dm         A              E7
In my life, I've loved them all

E7     A                     F#m    A7
But of all these friends and lovers
         Bm Dm     A
There is no one compares with you
                              F#m     A7
And these memories lose their meaning
       Bm       Dm      A
When I think of love as something new
         F#m                    Bm
Though I know I'll never lose affection
    G                      A
For people and things that went before
  F#m                             B7
I know I'll often stop and think about them
   D  Dm         A            
In my life, I'll love you more

F#m                    Bm
Though I know I'll never lose affection
    G                      A
For people and things that went before
  F#m                             Bm
I know I'll often stop and think about them
   D  Dm         A            
In my life, I'll love you more

D  Dm         A            
In my life, I'll love you more.