Gettin' in Tune

The Who

I'm singing this note 'cause it fits in well with the chords I'm playing
I can't pretend there's any meaning hidden in the things I'm saying

But I'm in tune
Right in tune
I'm in tune
And I'm gonna tune
Right in on you
Right in on you
Right in on you

I get a little tired of having to say
"Do you come here often?"
But when I look in your eyes, I see the harmonies
And the heartaches soften

I'm getting in tune
Right in tune
I'm in tune
And I'm gonna tune
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you

I got it all here in my head
There's nothing more needs to be said
I'm just bangin' on my old piano
I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
Getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
Yeah, I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow)

I'm singing this note 'cause it fits in well with the way I'm feeling
There's a symphony that I hear in your heart, sets my head a-reeling

But I'm in tune
Right in tune
I'm in tune
And I'm gonna tune
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you (right in on you)
Right in on you

Baby, with you
(Baby, with you)
Baby, with you
(Baby, with you)
Baby, with you

I've got it all here in my head
There's nothing more needs to be said
I'm just bangin' on my old piano
I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow

Getting in tune to the straight and narrow
I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
Getting in tune to the straight and narrow
I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
Yeah, I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
Yeah, I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
Yeah, I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow, yeah
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
(Getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
(I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
Yeah, I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow
(I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow)
(I'm getting in tune to the straight and narrow)


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Getting in Tune Lyrics as written by Peter Townshend

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  • +2
    General Comment
    I see this about someone who after many casual relationships and probably a few serious but failed relationships finally finding the person with whom he wants to spend the rest of his life.
    Derfon April 08, 2019   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    It's so hard to believe no one has commented on this great song. Beautiful piano chords (featuring Nicky Hopkins, a very famous session pianist, played with Jeff Beck, the Rolling Stones, Jimmy Page, The Who..) and great drums near the end of the song. The lyrics are just about music, nothing complex. Unless I am being ignorant, but I doubt that. Just about rocking and rolling and singing and playing.
    AeroLed286on April 04, 2003   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    I always took it to mean being in harmony with your lover. Whatever it means, I like it.
    Sunloveron January 03, 2005   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    the song definitely has a double meaning ... both of harmonising your music with a band, getting everybody in synch to work together...as well as a layer of meaning about relationships (more than love really) the compromise and harmonising of personalities
    erock1234on December 05, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    this song is good. i especially like the bass part at the beginning. ya the lyrics are just about music but they kinda talk about bands trying to be something they are not "I can't pretend there's any meaning hidden in the things I'm saying" by the way i think that is an error in the lyrics
    hamstersgonewildon October 24, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    Given the the concept behind Townshend's Lifehouse project I tend to agree with Sunlover. I've always taken this song to be about harmonizing with a lover or friend.
    Moses19on February 04, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    this song is so awsum.. and piper at the gates... the lyrics ARE good u just didnt understand the message that pete townshend was tryin to make....
    sumpeopleblinkon March 29, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    This song is about people changing themselves physically or their personality fpr both good and bad reasons.
    babathespider515on July 09, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    this song is an homage to MUSIC, how can you NOT love and appreciate that?? I guess piper doesn't get it...which is ok because i didnt get it at first, but once I got it - nothing but LOVE for this song
    the orrible ooon August 16, 2006   Link
  • 0
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    i'm actually listening to a live version of this with the who and pearl jam together...very nice
    erock1234on December 05, 2006   Link

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