John Lennon and Paul McCartney comprise perhaps the best songwriting duo in the history of humanity. Sure, there is also Elton John and Bernie Taupin. There is Dr. Dre and Eminem. But few have had the length, breadth and impact that Lennon and McCartney have had together.
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Unfortunately, for all intents and purposes, the two have not been able to write music together since the late 1960s. But while reality may have its limitations, our friends at ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence can step in to help.
Indeed, while the Beatles have tried AI before, to varying levels of success, we wanted to see what ChatGPT might put forth. Here is an AI-generated duet created in the styles of Lennon and McCartney.
“A Smile to Every Face”
(Verse 1 – John Lennon)
In this world of endless strife
We search for peace in our own lives
But together we can break these chains
Unite our voices, heal the pains
(Verse 2 – Paul McCartney)
In a world that’s lost its way
We’ll find the light, we’ll seize the day
Through the darkness, we’ll shine so bright
With love and music as our guiding light
(Chorus – Both)
Come together, hand in hand
Let our melodies fill the land
With the spirit of Lennon and McCartney
We’ll sing a song of love and unity
(Verse 3 – John Lennon)
In a world that’s filled with fear
We’ll spread a message loud and clear
Love is all we need, let it flow
Together we can make this world glow
(Verse 4 – Paul McCartney)
Through the pain, we’ll find the strength
To mend the broken hearts at length
With Lennon’s truth and McCartney’s grace
We’ll bring a smile to every face
(Chorus – Both)
Come together, hand in hand
Let our melodies fill the land
With the spirit of Lennon and McCartney
We’ll sing a song of love and unity
(Bridge – John Lennon)
In the spirit of our songs
We’ll right the world that’s gone wrong
Through the struggles and the fights
We’ll be the beacon shining bright
(Bridge – Paul McCartney)
With our voices raised up high
We’ll touch the souls, we’ll touch the sky
The legacy of Lennon and McCartney
Will live on in eternity
(Chorus – Both)
Come together, hand in hand
Let our melodies fill the land
With the spirit of Lennon and McCartney
We’ll sing a song of love and unity
(Outro – Both)
In the style of Lennon and McCartney
Together we’ll change the world, just wait and see
With love and music as our guide
We’ll carry on side by side
Final Thoughts
While Lennon and McCartney could write a better song in their sleep than this offering, it does scratch the itch of wondering what the two might make together, if Lennon was alive today. Lennon, one-half of the “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” songwriters, was murdered in 1980. All we have left are the songs Lennon and McCartney wrote together and our dreams made somewhat real via this fictitious song.
In the style of Lennon and McCartney
Together we’ll change the world, just wait and see
With love and music as our guide
We’ll carry on side by side
(Photo by Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
