Paul McCartney: 40 career highlights on his birthday

On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.

33. 'The Night Before' ('Help!,' 1965)

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Paul's genius for melody could turn even a pedestrian lyric into an infectious romp. This uptempo gem from 'Help!' sounds like just a free-spirited rehearsal, with John playing it fast and loose on electric piano and Ringo swinging the beat.

We said our goodbyes, ah, the night before
 Love was in your eyes, ah, the night before

Now today I find you have changed your mind

Treat me like you did the night before

Were you telling lies, ah, the night before?

Was I so unwise, ah, the night before?

When I held you near you were so sincere

Treat me like you did the night before

Last night is a night I will remember you by

When I think of things we did it makes me wanna cry

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