Oh Well tells a compelling story – with unabashed honesty the lyrics hit the listener with truths about ourselves, others, and God. When listened to carefully, the lyrics can lead the listener to some soul-searching.
Though commonly referred to as just Oh Well, the song actually has two parts:
- Oh Well Part 1 is the powerful rock part of the song with lyrics.
- Oh Well Part 2 is strikingly different than the first portion – it’s much longer, and is a mellow instrumental, with a slightly haunting, introspective quality.
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The Best of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac
.Peter Green founded Fleetwood Mac in 1967 and stayed with the group into 1970. Peter Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 for his work with Fleetwood Mac.
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. 1969
. written by Peter Green
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I can’t help about the shape I’m in
I can’t sing, I ain’t pretty and my legs are thin
But don’t ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to
Oh well
Now, when I talked to God I knew he’d understand
He said, “Stick by my side and I’ll be your guiding hand
But don’t ask me what I think of you
I might not give the answer that you want me to”
Oh well
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Oh Well Parts 1 & 2 Fleetwood Mac – Studio Version
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Oh Well Part 1 – UK TV Fleetwood Mac Live Performance – 1969
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Gary Reiner
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