- Album This song officially appears on the Magic Christian Music LP.
Related sessions
This song has been recorded during the following studio sessions
Recording "Carry On Till Tomorrow"
Aug 22, 1969
Mixing "Carry On Till Tomorrow"
Aug 25, 1969
Recording "Carry On Till Tomorrow"
August 26-27, 1969
Other songs by Badfinger
Officially appears on Come And Get It / Rock Of All Ages
Officially appears on Come And Get It / Rock Of All Ages
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Song facts
“Carry on Till Tomorrow” is a song written and recorded by Badfinger, and released on their 1970 album “Magic Christian Music” ; it was produced by McCartney.
Last updated on October 13, 2019
Lyrics
In younger days, I told myself my life would be my own
And I'd leave the place where sunshine never shone
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun
Then I know again that I must carry on
Carry on till tomorrow, there's no reason to look back
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Beyond the shadows of the clouds and onward to the sky
Carry on till I find the rainbow's end
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun
Then I know again that I must carry on
Carry on till tomorrow, there's no reason to look back
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Drifting on the wings of freedom, leave this stormy day
And we'll ride to tomorrow's golden fields
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the rising sun
Then I know again that I must carry on
Carry on, carry on, carry on
And when the heavy journey's done, I'll rest my weary head
For the world and it's colors will be mine
For my life's too short for waiting when I see the setting sun
Then I know again that I must carry on
Carry on till tomorrow, there's no reason to look back
Carry on, carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on, carry on, carry on, carry on, carry on
Officially appears on
LP • Released in 1970
4:47 • Studio version • A • Stereo
- Paul McCartney :
- Producer
- Session Recording:
- Aug 22, 1969
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Abbey Road
- Session Overdubs:
- August 26-27, 1969
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Abbey Road
The Magic Christian (Original Soundtrack Album)
Official album • Released in 1970
4:44 • Studio version
Magic Christian Music (2010 remaster)
CD • Released in 2010
4:47 • Studio version • A • Stereo
- Paul McCartney :
- Producer
- Session Recording:
- Aug 22, 1969
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Abbey Road
- Session Overdubs:
- August 26-27, 1969
- Studio :
- EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Live performances
Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.
Going further
Paul McCartney: Music Is Ideas. The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989
With 25 albums of pop music, 5 of classical – a total of around 500 songs – released over the course of more than half a century, Paul McCartney's career, on his own and with Wings, boasts an incredible catalogue that's always striving to free itself from the shadow of The Beatles. The stories behind the songs, demos and studio recordings, unreleased tracks, recording dates, musicians, live performances and tours, covers, events: Music Is Ideas Volume 1 traces McCartney's post-Beatles output from 1970 to 1989 in the form of 346 song sheets, filled with details of the recordings and stories behind the sessions. Accompanied by photos, and drawing on interviews and contemporary reviews, this reference book draws the portrait of a musical craftsman who has elevated popular song to an art-form.
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