The Magic Behind The Beatles’s “Here There and Everywhere” 

This is one of the most beautiful songs written ever, by anyone! 😍

I first really “got” the sublime beauty of the song when I heard an orchestra play it without vocals. It was stunning.

Your brilliant analysis really shows the genius of McCartney.

This song, Eleanor Rigby, For No One .. Revolver hit us right in the feels. And in the funny bone, the air drums, the psychedelic serotonin receptors .. loved Pet Sounds, but 1966's elevation of pop music is mainly owing to Revolver.

I've always been struck by how the lyric "changing my life, with a wave of her hand" lines up with that chord change, right on "wave". This song seems much more carefully written than many of Paul's songs.

I literally wep at certain points as I listened to you open up the beauty of this song. Masterpiece indeed.

Hi Aimee. Great video. I'm 79 and have been following you for years. I accomplished my most important bucket-list item by learning to play piano on RU-vid. Also, I was totally amazed when I discovered Music Theory --- all that math, science and patterns behind music. My favorite videos of yours are like this one and "Remember Me". I love your enthusiasm, when you dive deeply into a beautiful song. You weave the theory and the emotions you feel in your lessons. Happy Valentine's Day. Keep up the good work.

You are right that Paul was probably unaware of the technical details of what he was doing and certainly neither did most of us hearing this when it was first released. But the sense that this was special and as carefully crafted as any piece in any genre. As Alan Pollack commented "It is a landmark triumph of the soft rock genre." And Aimee's loving and insightful analysis is simply splendid.

Dan Fogelberg wrote LONGER, not Bread 😉 This is one of the best Beatles songs... Love the key changes.

This song blew me away when I first heard it as a child. Those beautiful harmonies. Thank you Aimee for analyzing this wonderful Beatles song.

Another nice thing about this song lyrically, which Paul has discussed, is that the first verse starts with the word "Here," the second verse with "There," and the third with "Everywhere." Great song, great analysis.

Never thought about the lyrics as deeply as Aimee. Very nice, Very touching. Exactly how I feel about my wife.

One of Paul’s many great and beautiful songs 🎶🎹 Thanks Aimee!

Aimee because you're here, I keep singing.

One thing that isn't mentioned often is how there's a slight psychedelic feel to the song. The part where the guitar is playing the counter melody is where I hear it the most.

Please forgive me for saying that Longer was by Bread. It’s Dan Fogelberg

Another reason I lingered here. Tomorrow is our 50th wedding anniversary, my wife and I. Think I'll send it along to her as a gift. Thanks so much.

Maybe I've been living under a rock, but I've never seen or heard such a thorough, interesting analysis of a great pop song like this, before! Guess I need to be paying a little better attention!! Thank you Ms. Nolte !!!

Lovely breakdown of the harmonies! Thank you! I’ve long felt this song to be the most perfectly cut jewel in the Beatles’ canon. Another video could be about the words alone. How Paul cleverly repeats the last word of one verse as the first word of the next. How the ubiquitous rhymes enact the meaning of “everywhere.” Everything is in its place and everything relates to all other things just so.

A great song made even better. I have a deeper understanding of the greatness.

Nice analysis, Aimee! Paul was arguably at his songwriting best for this album (which should have included the two songs of the single "Rain"/"Paperback Writer" since they were both recorded during the recording sessions for the album). The intro uses a harmonic device often found in the Beatles songs: they introduce a chord which is foreign to the key being played but has a pivot note and is derived from the previous chord by chromatcally altering the notes of that chord -- very clever! I've always believed, though I have no proof of this, that Paul was inspired to write that beautiful intro by the equally unorthodox intro that John had written years earlier for "If I Fell", which I consider from a mere harmonic point of view to be the most daring chord progression in the entire Beatles catalog.

Yet another masterpiece, this time on a masterpiece from good old Paul. The musical love, the humbleness, the humor and all the musical explaining is just stunning, and contains something for just about everyone on any instrument, vocalists included. Bravo Amiee.

We had it at our wedding in 1981. Great love song.

Aimee - You are my favorite piano personality on RU-vid for several reasons. I love that you are a "play by ear" musician as I am. Yes, I took 4 years of old-fashion, traditional music lessons as a child. But after that I learned and enjoyed that I can sit at a piano and play by ear fairly wells. I love the story of when you were a little girl and picked out melodies on the piano. And, as for Here, There and Everywhere, I have always been mystified by the genius of this song. Yes, I can play. But I fully recognize the GENIUS of the man who wrote it and I KNOW that I never could have written it. To me it's like the penetrating beauty of a sunset, etc. I finally signed up with Nebula. I have a 9 year old granddaughter who wants to play but I am hoping to help her learn to play be ear but don't really know how to do that for her. But I'm hoping that I can help her with that. It's such a joy for me that I can just sit down and play without any sheet music and that's what I want for all my grandchildren.

The Revolver LP is like an assortment of chocolates - each delicious tune has a distinctive flavour. By far, "Here, There and Everywhere" is the sweetest. It's a loving confection for the heart and spirit. Each time I hear it, I think of Linda and Paul, their kids, and the time all of them spent together in this life. As I listen, I also think of my heavenly-resplendent wife of just 2 years -- my Barbra Rose (RIP). Behind every loving and successful man, there stands a loving and supportive woman. This tune is for those gals. Many thanks, Aimee Nolte Music. You know your stuff. Cheers -- W

I always loved this song and felt Paul was a genius but never appreciated as much as i do now thanks to your amazing and insightful analysis. THANK YOU!

I bought my first Beatles record in 1962 and every record as it was released. I’m still diseased by The Beatles but this analysis drilled right through my brain. It was so insightful and to be able to demonstrate its qualities is such a rare thing. I love all your videos. It was really emotional with your beautiful voice. Thank you.

Loved this! When I was young, learning songwriter habits helped me figure out their songs. This move to F#m7 is the same move Paul uses doubly in Yesterday. A similar move is in the return to the key of A from the key of G through F#m7 in Lady Madonna. 😊

It's Paul's fluent shift to falsetto at "making each day..." that provides the wistful beauty. Ironic too in that universally we wish we could hit those highs in full voice as Paul always does and then he goes and turns falsetto into masterpiece. He could do no wrong and everything right. Love your analysis, love your voice, love your love for my #1 song of all time.

This song and your breakdown is a master class in song structure and melodic development. Thanks Aimee.

I always found that Paul's intricate vocal melody has a blues quality over the chords with the use of the flat 5 or the 11 sung over the minor or major chord. this was my favorite till I heard Georges song "Something". Another instance of beautiful melodies that weave through wonderful chords and key changes.

Such a great video!!! I love the way you just dive in to the forensics of this timeless masterpiece...I believe McCartney gifts are on par with Mozart, Schubert, Schumann, Gershwin, you name it, and his sense of development may not be conscious but it's absolutely there...the surprising Bb in the quaint little intro is then later 'developed' by being the key center of the modulating bridge...I come to this channel from the classical side and this sort of discourse is exactly what the masters did and here Paul does it so effortlessly...let alone the melodic development through the recall and sequencing of the skips, etc and the beauty of the lyrics!!! What a Valentine for us all...thank you!!!

Oh god Aimee, you just ripped me open in the best way. This is the true gift and magic of music and the best songwriting. Very few can talk about this with fluidity between emotions and theory-but that’s what it takes to map this territory. Grateful for you.

Ms. Maestro Aimee, the way you waltz through the vocals, the lyrics, the editing, the helpful graphics of the chord progressions, and the playing of the piano keys is so engaging and purposeful in the demonstrations and shows your talents and marvelous teaching! Thanks for inviting me into your studio to enjoy and learn from you on this video!

Aimee - Thanks for doing this excellent video on "Here, There and Everywhere". It is one of the most beautiful love songs anyone has ever written. The music, Paul's lead vocal and the backing harmonies... are all beautiful. And the lyrics are wonderful as well. I have always thought that it was genius writing by Paul to take the 3 words in the title (Here, There & Everywhere) and make a section of the song for each word. We have the opening which is lovely on its own: "To lead a better life - I need my love to be here." He cleverly ends the "intro" section with the last word "here"... which will be the same word that begins the next section ("Here"). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Here... Making each day of the year. Changing my life with a wave of her hand Nobody can... deny that there's something there. Again... Paul ends the "Here" section with the last word "there",... which will be the same word that begins the next section ("There"). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "There... Running my hands through her hair. Both of us thinking how good it can be. Someone is speaking... but she doesn't know he's there." This time Paul ends with the same word that started the section ("there") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I consider the next section to be the chorus (or the middle section - or bridge section). "I want her everywhere. And if she's beside me... I know I need never care. But to love her is to need her... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which leads us right into the "Everywhere" section... "Everywhere... Knowing that love is to share Each one believing that love never dies Watching her eyes... and hoping I'm always there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Then the "chorus/middle/bridge" section is repeated... "I want her everywhere. And if she's beside me... I know I need never care. But to love her is to need her... And the "Everywhere" section is repeated... "Everywhere... Knowing that love is to share Each one believing that love never dies Watching her eyes... and hoping I'm always there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And then McCartney finishes the song off... by wrapping up the 3 key words together magnificently... "I will be there... And everywhere. Here, there and everywhere. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ So on top of the song having this beautiful singing and music... It also has a genius level lyric.

Absolutely a masterpiece. I knew it as a pimply 14-year-old who didn't know nuttin' 'bout music, playing my brand new copy of Revolver. Wonderful times. Sooo many great songs on that album.

Outstanding video and lesson

I've always loved this song by The Beatles and this video now is probably one of my favorites that you've done. Thank you.

I loved your "analysis" of this very very beautiful Beatles song! altho I don't have any technical background in music....I just love great music...from whatever genre...

One of the greatest songs by Paul. I love your singing ❤

Thank you for helping me listen for new things from music at every turn, Aimee. You’ve been a big influence, and I’m just one person. The vibrations emanate from you out to hundreds of thousands. What a great thing.

Great analysis of a great song - and how lucky are we to be on the planet at the same time as someone whose musical brilliance will probably still be recognized a century from now? For some of us of, ahem, "a certain age", we were fortunate enough as children in our formative years to watch the almost miraculous emergence of these four young, untrained guys from Liverpool who changed music and the entire culture.

I love ascending progressions like this. Paul also wrote a very nice descending song with For No One

Gosh Amy, that was a wonderful, insightful analysis. Thank you.

I suppose I've seen hundreds of music "theory" and song "deconstruction" videos over the years. And then, by chance, I find this one, perhaps not unlike the way one finds love. And I'm just...swept away. And not just by the transcendent beauty of McCartney's pure and simple genius; not just by the emotion it seems to conjure; but also in the understanding of the notes and chords and beats that, in the hands of a master, yields nothing short of "magic." Surprisingly, the explanation, equally masterful, takes nothing from the beauty and mystery - indeed, it adds to it. I think it's worthy of Sir Paul himself, and one imagines him seeing and enjoying it with all of us. How magical would that be?

Hi Aimee, thanks for this. New subscriber here. I've always considered my "Beatles Complete" songbook to be an encyclopedia of music theory. There is so much depth in the writing of John Paul & George, and Ringo was so musical in his interpretation of the percussion. It's amazing that they accomplished such a catalog in 6 years at a young age as well. Your analysis of his music and lyrics are wonderful.

You're putting out some great content. Love the t-shirt too!

Wow! Aimee I just watched this and felt you were talking right into my heart. I love this song, always have, but you opened a whole new perspective on it for me. I lost my lovely wife 2 years ago after 46 years together. I still miss her hugely and your descriptions of the music, the lyrics and of course your beautiful keyboard technique felt like you were massaging my soul. So much of your commentary spoke directly into our experiences together and (with tears in my eyes as I write this) the way you said that even though we may suffer the loss of someone we love, the love nevertheless lives on. It really does. Thank you so much for sharing your insights and gifts.

This is why we love you, Aimee.

Amiee, when you get a spare moment, look at the relationship between the melody and chords of Cole Porter's "Every Time We Say goodby" for another great example of anchoring.

I'm playing it in a wedding next month and this video was awesome to reflcect on the deepness and briliant craftmanship behind this song. Thank you very much Aimee

I'm all about details and I love the way how you present it all❤

The intro is like a blues turnaround: A typical one might be G-Bm7-E7-Am7-D7, but swap out the E7 for B♭ (typical tritone sub), and there it is. I think McCartney grew up learning from his dad's old jazz books and old 78-rpm records, so this kind of turnaround probably came to him pretty easily.

Never listened to the words. I am longing for an ex love (for a bit of time 🤷‍♂️). Your narrative - of his words - made me cry. 🤷‍♂️. Love ya Aims.

Awesome video Aimee! I adore your deep knowledge of music. I am 72 and remember when the song came out. I am always amazed at the Oohs vocal harmony by the other Beatles. BTW, you look great today! God bless you!

Such a nice post for Valentine's Day :)

Aimee, as always, great analysis. And, here on Valentine's Day Here, There and Everywhere! Thanks for your passion for music and your talent!

13:05 - Absolutely! We musicians who know jazz harmony, immediately play the half diminished. The music begs for it. Heck even the second chord of Yesterday almost begs on its knees to be a half diminished. LOL. It simply strays away from the more folk-ey (in a good way) sound of the Beatles, in favor of a more "romantic jazz" sound. Once you know that, you are an incurable addict. Fantastic video as always!

Great song and memories, I used to listen to this at my girlfriends home after high school. I'm learning it now on guitar and singing, this will add to my list of Beatles song I play.

Just found you on RU-vid … Wow! Your voice is amazing. Hypnotic. I could listen to you all day. Just Wow!

So I stumbled across your channel because of the Michael McDonald video.. then clicked on your channel and found one of my favorite songs.. and here I am now… And whatever it is you’re doing here is scratching the itch in my brain in exactly the right way.. I haven’t played piano since I was 12, but I might get addicted to this channel

"Here, There and Everywhere" is my FAVORITE Beatles song and REVOLVER is my favorite Beatles album! 😊

Thanks Aimee. I play guitar. I've used playing by ear for years. I know you're helping a lot of people with this lesson. God bless you.❤

I found your piano classes on Nebula, hoping someone would have wanted to share their experience, and now I see you here and how you play so beautifully. I feel lucky to have found your course😅💪 (nice pun in the end xD)

Love how you analyze both the lyrics and music. My sister was classically trained. I have some past piano experience, but now at 55 want to pick it up again. Your fingers look to be average size. A lot of people claim that longer fingers make playing easier. You have a wonderful touch as well. If I can learn this song it would be wonderful

I was literallly just ranting about this song in particular to a gf of mine. How musically perfect it is. Thanks for the deep dive!

Thank you for this, you talking, singing, playing and teaching with this music is just lovely. Thank you.

I was just starting to play this song and I was practicing it on the piano at the restaurant I work and then a woman I know passing by told me "You really got something with this one, nice job!" thinking that was my composition. I said "yeah?!? Really?!?" Entertaining the idea being the author of this wonderful song, letting her thinking that I'm a genius composer . Definitely my Paul's favorite.

It's one of my favorite Beatles songs too! you did a great job analyzing this beautiful song.

So sweet to release this video on Valentine's day. Mmmmm.

One of, if not THE, earliest of the covers of this song, was by the Swamp Rats. Don't know anything else by them; a one-hit wonder? They did a really good job, IMHO. Anyway, that clash between C and C# in that F#m7 chord, becomes the classic minor/major third ambiguity, if you think of F#m7 as an inverted form of A6 (same notes, just in a different order). Finally, I think you've detailed everything I've always loved about this tune, which was born while I was in college, just learning guitar. It's just fantastic! Fred

Another sublime video. I love the slow appreciation of the chords, and accompanied by your delicate singing this is a musical delight - thanks Aimee !

*Nobody* put chords and melody together like Paul and John....pure magic 🔥

Thank you Aimee for the beautiful analysis and performance ❤

I could watch your videos only to hear you sing so in tune like you do

It´s always a joy to watch your videos, especially when they are about the Beatles. "If I fell" have a very unique intro as well.

Fantastic video Aimee. Beautifully made. One of my favourite songs. I loved your conclusion about it being one of those songs which will stand the test of time.

These videos are such a pleasure

Thank You so much for that!

I love when you do this…

Thanks for sharing your talent and give us a new vision of this song. You'll be here, there and everywhere in my thoughts. God bless you. Yo

Thank you for another video of a song I love. I have said it before, but listening and watching you in your element is a rare and beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing your talent, knowledge, and love of music.

Thank you for the incredibly insightful analysis of this song. You did a great job of pointing out and describing exactly what's happening musically and lyrically. I now have an even greater appreciation for the song and Paul McCartney's song writing ability than I already had. Well done!

Yes, it is a beautiful song, and this is a great channel, glad I found it. 🙏👍👍

Beautiful Aimee. Thank you.

I've added this to my setlist both in solo piano and trio. Love it.

Beautifully done on a most beautiful piece. Paul must have been in a very good place when writing this, mentally. I remember hearing the exquisite version of Singers Unlimited. I think I have to check that out again.

Great Video. You have such a Beautiful singing voice as well.

Thank you Aime!! Thank you so much for making this video ♥️

Great video! Love these breakdowns What a beautiful song

Really great video thank you for making it

AIMEE, THANKYOU FOR PLAYING AND EXPLAINING " HERE THERE & EVERYWHERE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. LOVE IT THANKYOU 🎶👍

That song is gorgeous! Thanks Aimee.

Great analysis! Thank you very much!

God, I love music and I've always loved the Beatles, since I was four years old (1964) and my older sisters came home with the blue- tinted vinyl LP "Meet the Beatles", and within a week were laughing, when they played the record and I stood next to the record player, singing all the songs!.. But THIS GEM, from a man who doesn't read music or know scales or chord theory, is one of those things where you have to think "touched by God".. And I wish I had your brilliant knowledge of how deep inside the theory you can get to explain it, and you're beautiful voice and piano skills... I WISH you lived next door to me, I'd always be finding odd jobs I could do for you, just to watch you play and maybe learn Half of your piano knowledge... I've played guitar since I was 16, but I've always loved the sound of the other great instrument, the piano... Bravo, Lovely Aimee!

Awesome analysis

Wonderful video. I love how you weave together the geeky stuff and the poetry.

Thank you so much for this analysis. It’s beautiful.

Great analysis and you play so beautifully.

I love your channel aimee, i dont always have the time for it bu never stop making stuff and having fun its alllllways a wecome sight on my subscriptions feed