“I’m a Believer (live)”

Lyrics Permalink
Davy: Dah dah-dah dah-dah dah. If you wouldn’t start, I’m not starting. I’m a star. Ah, dear. How you doin’?
Well, I thought love was only true in fairy tales
Meant for someone else but not for me
Ah, love was out to get me (Do do-do, do-do)
Well, that’s the way it seemed (Do do-do, do-do)
Disappointment haunted all my dreams
And then I saw her face
Now I’m a believer
Ah, not a trace
Of doubt in my mind
I’m in love (Ooh, whoa)
I’m a believer
I couldn’t leave her if I tried
Well, I thought love was more or less a givin’ thing
It seems the more I gave, the less I got
Ah, what’s the use in tryin’? (Do do-do, do-do)
All you get is pain (Do do-do, do-do)
And when I needed sunshine, I got rain
And then I saw her face
Now I’m a believer
Ah, not a trace
Of doubt in my mind — Everybody
I’m in love (Ooh, whoa)
I’m a believer
I couldn’t leave her if I tried, ah
Davy: One time! Let’s dance! Woo!
Oh, love was out to get me (Do do-do, do-do)
Well, that’s the way it seemed (Do do-do, do-do)
And disappointment haunted all my dreams
And then I saw her face
Now I’m a believer
Not a trace
Of doubt in my mind
I’m in love (Ooh, whoa)
I’m a believer
Couldn’t leave her if I tried
Then I saw her face
Now I’m a believer
Not a trace
Of doubt in my mind
Said I’m a believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m a believer
Said I’m a believer, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I’m a believer
And then I saw her face (Ooh, whoa)
I’m a believer
I couldn’t leave her if I tried
Davy: Yeah! Thank you! Have a great night! Don’t spend more than you can afford to lose, okay? See you later. The boys and girls in the band!
Personnel Permalink
Musicians (9) Permalink
- Davy Jones: Lead Vocal [unverified]
- Dave Alexander: Keyboard [1]
- Dave Alexander: Rhythm Guitar [1]
- Dave Alexander: Vocals [1]
- Mark Clarke: Bass [1]
- Mark Clarke: Vocals [1]
- Sandy Gennaro: Drums [1]
- Sandy Gennaro: Percussion [1]
- David Robicheau: Lead Guitar [1]
- Sam Albright: Tenor Saxophone [1]
- Eric Biondo: Trumpet [1]
- Gregory Briggler: Trombone [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Tenor Saxophone [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Alto Saxophone [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Soprano Saxophone [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Clarinet [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Flute [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Keyboard [1]
- Aviva Maloney: Vocals [1]
Producers (1) Permalink
Writers (1) Permalink
Appearances Permalink
Albums (1) Permalink
Other Versions (14) Permalink
- More of The Monkees (1967)
- 2001: Live in Las Vegas! (2001)
- 20th Anniversary Tour 1986 (1987)
- A Little Bit Broadway, a Little Bit Rock & Roll (2015)
- Live 1967 (1987)
- Live Summer Tour (2003)
- Remember (2012)
- Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings (2001)
- Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings (2001)
- Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings (2001)
- Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings (2001)
- The Mike & Micky Show (2020)
- blues
- prev. unissued early version
Recordings (1) Permalink
- Jul 12, 2003 — Wolf Den, Mohegan Sun [1]
Sources Permalink
- Live!!! (2004) (CD).
- The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the ’60s TV Pop Sensation (2005), Andrew Sandoval, p. 292.