H.E.L.P Is On The Way


Appeared On
Written By
Brian Wilson
Produced By
Brain Wilson
Lead Vocals
Mike
Recorded On
1970?
Length
2:30
Other Versions
Notes
  • Another "health-conscious" Brian song, recorded during the Landlocked/Surf's Up sessions but unreleased until the box-set.
  • The "Radiant Radish" mentioned in the lyric refers to a West Hollywood health food store Brian owned and operated in this era.
Chords
G........................................................C
Stark naked in front of my mirror, a pudgy person somehow did appear
D....................................................................................................................G
Seems lately all I've eaten sugar and fat, it's getting obvious that's not where it's at
G..............................................C
A big pot and tripley chin, oh what condition my condition was in
D..............................................................................................................................G
Laughing at myself at what a crying shame, whatever happened to my Greek godly frame
Em...................B7......................C.................G.....Am7.................D7..................G
Cyclamates, juicy steaks, sweet things too, aren't always good as they seem
Em...........................B7.......................C...........G................Am7..........................D7...................G
Doughy lumps, stomach pumps, enemas too, that's what you get when you eat that way

G.......................................................C
I read a book on organic foods, jumped on a health food kick put me in the mood
D.........................................................................................................................G
You may not get to perfect overnight, but on the way you're feeling clean out of sight
G............................................................C
We ate tonight at Fairfax and 3rd, we're gonna spread the news and give you the word
D..........................................................................................................................................G
We hope that soon you'll eat like we did today, we're mighty thankful now that HELP.'s on its way
Em....................B7...........................C.....................G................Am7..................D7..............G
Salad with a special knock you right off your seat, with carrot juice to wash it all down
Em......................B7.....................C.............G............Am7............................D7..................G
Yummy carob cookies are an organic treat and H.E.L.P. has got the best food in town

G
H.-E.-L.-P. H.E.L.P. your education creates much benefit and peace
Em..........................B7..............C...................G..............Am7...........................D7....................G
Hamburgers and hot dogs throw 'em all out, you'll feel so good you'll jump up and shout
..............Em.................B7.....................C.................G............Am7........................D7.........................G
If you haven't why don't you go shopping today and 'member now that H.E.L.P. 's on its way


Chart prepared by Francis Greene

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