‘Please Be You’ (Demo) - John Mayer Unreleased
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- demo from 2014 played for the first time on LIFE with John Mayer on December 21,
2023. The song was originally recorded to be part of The Search For Everything but did not make the cut.
I want the unreleased one where he improvs it on a radio show, that "Sunlight, beatin on the corner of the walls and I'm a mister know it all. Heaven calls, said get yourself right, get yourself rightttt now"
I love it too, this from the Apple Zane Lowe interview, but I think it was just him riffing with filler lyrics that he puts over chord progressions to figure them out if that makes sense? As much as I would love to hear it knowing the type of work John releases I doubt it'll see any form of release because there is literally a soundcloud with a great track called 'Little Sur' that I know he will never release just cause he's locked into a specific lane of pop songs for a while right now. We just need a Born and Raised type album to get that trend back ig.
This ain't that song , also no one owns music. What year is this ? That's how far behind I am
Lyrics 1:59
If you wrote right now “I wonder why it wasn’t meant to be”
I’d probably take the blame
and say it’s me
If you wrote right now
If you wrote right now
I’d would talk to you in measured tones
Give you love and leave the past alone
If you wrote right now
Please be you
Please be you
C’mon, please be you
If you wrote right now
I’d stop and hold the moment dear
I’d let you know your home is always here
If you wrote right now
If you wrote right now
I’d mouth the words “I miss you all the time”
And I’d go with you before you changed your mind
If you wrote right now
Please be you
Please be you
C’mon, please be you
If you wrote right now
I’d realize my luck ain’t all that bad
It’d be the best goodnight I ever had
If you wrote right now
Please be you
Please be you
C’mon, please be you
Please be you
C’mon, please be you
Please be you
If not for you
Babe, I couldn't even find the door
I couldn't even see the floor
I'd be sad and blue, if not for you
-Another (little known) musician, JM likely (definitely) cribbed his song from
@@Tylstrongerhe literally says that at the start
Tha k you for writing this out. Kinda like my soundtrack of living rl
Thank you. Love you, just keep being you.
Can someone please reply with the chords 😊
Omg.
Every song I hear from JM sounds calming, including his more upbeat songs. I think it's his voice. It's like listening to an old friend. I feel like I could just run into him on the street and say, "Hi John... how's it goin'?" And that would be cool... just like his music. ✌🏾
I'm just so grateful to witnessing the genius John Mayer, listening to new music and maybe see him live one more time.
Same here. Been a fan of his since 2001 with room for squares and have only seen him live for the first time in October on his SOLO tour. The energy you feel in a live John Mayer concert is incredible
Wow... Beautiful song. I wish he included it on the album. I know exactly what he meant by wishing someone that reaches out to you and you hope it's someone that is still in your head and your heart.
The chords I hear are (Hope anyone could improve then)
Verse E(Esus4) - A + E - G#m
Chords: C#m - E
C#m - B7 - G#m - E(Esus4)
E - B
Mr. Mayer, “Please Be You” and re-record or master this one…it’s another excellent example of your artistry that the world can appreciate.
Simply outstanding. Heartfelt and bittersweet. It fits perfectly with the album The Search for Everything. Any more gems like this I wonder. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. Pretty sure Dylan wouldn't care. One of his albums was called Love and Theft. And his friend George Harrison unknowingly copied the melody of He's So Fine for My Sweet Lord. The song definitely reminded me of a Dylan song, yet it took me a while to hear it as If Not For You. Looking forward to a live version. Maybe a duet with Dylan?
Dylan might not care, but his legal team sure may
@@nomnom112 And IIRC Dylan sold his songs. That said, it would be interesting if Dylan testified at the trial and said, Nope, not my song. Would also be interesting if AI showed the virtually every song is a copy of something. There's a nice interview with Brian May recently where he wonders where his own songs came from. There's a great story from the Renaissance. Raphael was painting The School of Athens while Michelangelo was working in secret on the Sistine Chapel. Raphael snuck in and included a sulking figure in his painting in the style of Michelangelo said to be a portrait of Michelangelo. Michelangelo was pissed off.
In theory, someone could build a big AI system that would compose billions of melodies, copyright, produce and release them. Then use the AI to monitor and sue anyone who approximates their copyrighted work. The day the music died.
Always a MTF comes around the corner....always the same ridiculous BS.....boring....
A genius oh he'll no a copy cat
Holy s..! 😢🦋just the vibration of his voice is beautiful. It makes me feel like a little girl listening to Cat Stevens records, having feelings that I’m not even sure what those feelings were.
Your heart is looking for someone, I hope you find them one day.
Oh my goodness. Listened with my eyes closed and tears flooded my eyes. The thing about John Mayer and his music, the words are perfection but the inflection he puts in his voice is the most beautiful thing I heard while listening. Genius with a heart
John Mayer is such a masterclass musical artist and songwriter that by any other name would still and always be John Mayer
John. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for your incredible music and the impact it has had on my life. Your recent release of the demo for "Please Be You" stirred up a lot of emotions and memories from the challenging lockdown days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The song's musical vibe is like a nostalgic journey back to those times, and it resonated deeply with me.
I understand that decisions about which songs make it onto an album can be complex, with considerations such as content and trademarks playing a significant role. While I respect your artistic choices, I can't help but express my desire for more songs in the vein of your "Born and Raised" album, which holds a special place in my heart. Your authenticity and storytelling ability in that album were truly remarkable.
On a personal note, my wife and I had tickets to your concert in Salt Lake, but unfortunately, we got sick and had to miss the event. It was a real disappointment for us, but I believe that life sometimes has its own way of connecting us with the music we love.
As hobby musicians, my wife and I often find solace and joy in sitting on our back porch, playing a few songs together. It would be an absolute dream come true if we could share some music with you someday. We understand how busy your schedule must be, but the idea of jamming with you is something we can't help but daydream about.
Lastly, my wife wanted me to pass along her heartfelt message: "Please Be You, Mr. Mayer..." She, like me, is a devoted fan of your music and would be over the moon if she received a response from you. Thank you for your time and dedication to your craft, John. Your music has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many, and I hope you continue to create and share your beautiful art with the world.
Wishing you all the best in your musical journey, and we hope to cross paths with you, musically or otherwise, someday.
Merry Christmas, the Fletcher's
I didn't know you could have copyrights a 3-note arpeggio...its sad someone convinced you it was too close to Bob Dylan's song. I doubt Dylan was the first one to sing a triad.
I think it’s hilarious that folks say “ I don’t think Dylan would care? “ pls Fam. John Mayer cares … that’s the reason for the prelude
Am I crazy or is there a tinge of Pearl Jam’s “Nothingman” here?
Alright now everybody start requesting this song i needed to see it live, i Requested John to play if not for you, now knowing this he would’ve killed it. Wish this song was on the record at least as a bonus track
Since John pointed it out when you listen to both songs back to back you can hear how they are similar, but not the same. Like he said, "close". Seems like a stretch to justify legal action. But I do respect the hell out of John for pulling the song and wanting to respect other artists. Thank you so much for giving us this song John!
He says he wrote this in 2014. I wonder if he wrote this for Katy too
well of course it is, the entire album is basically dedicated to her …
John mayer rocks
the girl artwork should have been the main artwork
I love John Mayer but this isn’t a good song. “You’re in for a treat!” 😂 Dude is so cocky.
Yeah, well, you know, that’s just like, “your opinion,” man
Album of unreleased songs when? 👀
Thank you John! Sharing this song, it's simple melody and lyric hits home today. We are in the process of saying goodbye to our mom. I'd guess this is slanted more towards romance, but it's really about letting go to me. Love is painful but worth every bit of risk. And eventually, letting go is the only way love grows forever, embedded in our soul.
#harnessthebeat
#mymusicdtory
Chris Stapleton enough said
Very nice. I would to hear it on piano.
light years away from each other but can’t help but feel we’re on the same page John. things are about to change in a big way. god knows where we’re all gonna wind up in this whole AI thing. it’s time to just put out the “back catalogue” and stop sitting on our hands. what do any of us have to lose? love this btw. 🙏❤️🫡
Classic JM hits it out of the park again. Flibity ding dang, gang!
You won’t be the first to get close to sounding like a signature riff or song feel, or closely regarding lyrically. At least John considers and can see, ya that’s to close. Good luck
The sound is so healing
My man. I love that era of music for you John, just raw unfiltered thoughts
If you have a copy of physical copy of TSFE you will notice that on the physical copy of the album, you will see the words "Vol. 1."
I noticed that when I first bought the album. It’s probably just a tease; I doubt JM intended for it to mean anything. Even if he did, he seems like the type who rarely, if ever, goes back to the well after changing his mind about musical directions. The “vol. 1” thing feels similar to Bob Dylan titling his autobiography “Chronicles, Vol. 1” only for him to tease us with the possibility of a volume two for nearly two decades now.
Perfection John. Thank you!
Thanks John for this beautiful song XXX
Still listening..🩵🩵
Search For Everything is my favorite album, Sob Rock is 2nd(So happy it went number 1), and then Battle Studies! Any unreleased stuff from Search For Everything is amazing!
Here’s the thing- Dylan probably subconsciously took his melody from something else heard as well.
Found this at the right time in my life… been listening to you for 3 decades and You are definitely on my mixtape, and have songs that have been the anthem at pivotal points in my life. From the bottom of my soul, thank you 🙏🏻
Merry Christmas Johnny… I’m a 40years old from Spain and I have no social media profiles… but I hope to play with you in 2024… I want learn some tricks of your playing… in my playing… Today I can improve many of these ones everyday and… in my honest opinion your playing style in the JM3 and the lirycs in the Continuum and the live of Where the light is in LA… are the one of the best musical works ever made in the last fifty years… you are the best inspiration guitarist for me and my life everyday who still alive in present… thanks a lot for everyone of your songs RUclips lessons and everyone of your little secrets revealed on guitar …sorry my English is so basic… but I think you can understand… have a nice day…
22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
Amen
Beautiful~ Thank you for sharing
Early Christmas present!!!! So good! 💝 Thank you!
Had to take deep & slow breaths listening to this song. Them thoughts & feels, though... 🥺
soul crushing as always, John. thanks lol
What was he so paranoid for when Heartbreak Warfare ripped off a U2 song.
what one?
@OnAeeir The song they did called Bad.
This song breaks my heart.
Another good one John . Times of the heart songs .
yeah this is so similar to if not for you. i totally get why he didnt release it.
Great song! Really feel this hit the heart! Coming to see you in the new year in london! Would love to hear it there 😉
Beautiful, very Jeff Buckley-esque.
Can you sing it in Paris in March ?
This sounds so beautiful.
Please record a full band mixed version!
I'm a huge John Mayer fan..I'm sure he wont read this - But honestly I didnt like the "music" portion for once. Though how the heck does he pull lyrics like this out of the air that relate? I just got a call from a "restricted" number from an ex...the whole time before I answered I was wishing it was her.(never really wished for an ex to call..ever and I'm 55). I spoke in measured tones......spot on John. Spot on!!
i have no words for the beauty of this song and the way John Mayer sings. ❤
Guitar reminds me of norwegian wood
Hits super close to home. 💔 A beautiful song. ❤
Literally brought me to tears
gorgeous
…it’s the whisper at the end…❤
When you have the words to say how you feel; you give the world such a kind notion of how you give everything in your power of musical talents. Also, you are the most loving person.
Love it
We should write a few together songs John. A ton of johns fans will love this song, honestly,already is!!
Dang it bro this song hits too close to home right now ):
Ty again algorithm
Awesome 🙌 I wonder what this song would sound like with the acoustic 🤤
Love this song! Anybody got the chords by any chance??
Hey Man, I am no guitar wizard but it sounds like he is rocking back and forth between E and A for the Verses...and the Chorus is something like E to Dm (please be you)...then on the long drawn out part its something like, E to Dm to B then E (Please be Yooooouuuuu).
Thanks dude! I’ll try that out!
@@kaycehansen3415can confirm, it’s C to F to G
Beautiful beautiful beautiful
Chords please
Hamer.
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Just wow
Thank you John.
Mediocre
Love it!! It’s so beautiful 🥲👏👏😁👍🎶🎶💙🕊️
just, lovely!
Not first
Yep, might as well have covered If not for you. In fact, I think I'll listen to that one instead. Thanks anyway John!
So not only did Bob Dylan ruin music for decades, he’s ruining music for me now…
Hi❤❤❤
The George Harrison version of If Not For You is a masterpiece. It was my wedding song. This is a nice homage. I think Keeping it in the vault was the right move. The chorus isn't really that strong and the words are alright. The verse melody is beautiful but distracting.
How the Hell was search for everything almost TEN years ago already!??
That was very touching ❣️
As a long time John Mayer fan, I wasn’t very much impressed with “The Search for Everything”.
I like this song a lot more than some of the ones that are present in the record. It is a pity that this was not released
So he gave up on this but still put out Walt Grace where he copied Lovebug's chorus? 😂never stopped John before so he should've released this one too
We all just thought of that person. we moved on but the mental space they consume remains. Beautiful.
Surely Jesus was tempted to give up. He begged to quit in the garden. But he pressed on in humility and gave his life for us. We are not alone. Amen
Não parece If not for you completamente. No início parece muito. Mas o refrão não é.
Mas isso na minha humilde opinião.
2:01
John, I have to agree with your creative team cadence in the notes are very Bob Dylan like I love the Lyrics and yes, I think we've all felt that desire "please be you"! How do you say I love your album born and raised & continuum too... trying to learn each song on the guitar myself. And when I figure it out after looking at several RUclips channels, lol and your shorts that you might put out, I get such a high and being able to play one of your songs on my guitar. So many people love you, John you're truly a gift & a gem to us all. We are so blessed, I didn't think that I would hear such great music from my era of the 60s and 70s again but when you came along you broke that banner & flew...❤🎶🎸
Thank you this is really nice❤…John keep that song and work on those notes to make it legal….it’s too good to leave it!❤❤❤❤please
whaat, I would never think about 'If not for you' hearing this song
Can you share the copyright? Yes it’s too close but I love it … beautiful
John is in ❤ with Katy Perry
nah
John WAS in love
I don't think this is close enough to if not for you for a lawsuit. I understand wanting to play it safe but there are other songs that johns very open about "stealing" from that sound way closer than this. It's a shame because this wouldve been one of the better songs on what's one of my least favorite albums.
Thank you for this song!! It’s so awesome!!