The story behind
Eric Clapton recorded Please Be With Me in 1974, within his album 461 Ocean Boulevard. The song was released in July of that year, along with other tracks that formed part of a disc that marked his return after a period of recovery. The music has a soft sound, with a guitar that feels close, as if it were playing in a small room. The lyrics speak of a person who wants another to be with them, in a moment of need. The song is not very long, lasting just over three minutes, but in that time it says a lot. It is still listened to by many people today, according to the statistics of Last.fm. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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From the album
461 Ocean Boulevard
Eric Clapton · 1974 · Track 7