1963 Hit "Do You Want To Know A Secret" by The Beatles

Do You Want To Know A Secret is a song originally recorded by The Beatles in 1962. It was written by John Lennon and released on their debut album, Please Please Me, as well as being released as a single. The song was given to George Harrison to sing lead vocals as it suited his vocal range. It became a hit in the United States as well, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song remains a beloved classic of The Beatles’ early catalog.

• Do You Want To Know A Secret was written by John Lennon and originally sung by George Harrison, making it the first song Harrison sang as a lead vocalist for The Beatles.

• The song was originally intended for Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, but they didn't record it.

• Despite not being released as an official single in the US, Do You Want To Know A Secret was played frequently on radio stations and became a hit, peaking at #2 on the US charts.

You'll never know how much I really love you

You'll never know how much I really care

Listen

Do you want to know a secret

Do you promise not to tell, whoa oh, oh

Closer

Let me whisper in your ear

Say the words you long to hear

I'm in love with you

Listen

Do you want to know a secret

Do you promise not to tell, whoa oh, oh

Closer

Let me whisper in your ear

Say the words you long to hear

I'm in love with you

I've known the secret for a week or two

Nobody knows, just we two

Listen

Do you want to know a secret

Do you promise not to tell, whoa oh, oh

Closer

Let me whisper in your ear

Say the words you long to hear

I'm in love with you