Badfinger - Perfection Lyrics






There is no real perfection
There'll be no perfect day
Just love is our connection
The truth in what we say

There's no good revolution
Just power changing hands
There is no straight solution
Except to understand

[CHORUS:]
So listen to my song of life
You don't need a gun or a knife
Successful conversation will take you very far

There is no real perfection
There'll be no perfect man
Just peace is our connection
Forgiving all you can

There's no good kind of killing
Just power taking life
It's all good blood that's spilling
To make a bigger knife

[CHORUS]

Successful conversations will take you very far

[guitar solo]

[CHORUS]

Successful conversations will take you very far
Successful conversations will take you very far

[harmonica solo]





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  1. S.... L....

    Best band of the 70s. To bad they got screwed over. Love this band. I have all their.songs on cd.

  2. W.... K....

    . Is that cow bell I hear, cuz...... I gotta fever, and the only prescription is more cow bell.

  3. n.... l....

    Never will be another Band like Badfinger or there never will be God Bless Pete Tom RIP miss you both love Nutty Nige xx

  4. A.... I....

    I love this song. It resonates now, as well as the first time that I heard it as a child. Beautiful song. So well written and orchestrated.

  5. S.... B....

    Simply the best rock band ever to grace the earth

  6. c.... m....

    40 years ahead if their time.....RIP Pete

  7. R.... S....

    The most manipulated band ever. Such great talent, these guys had so much in front of them. I just wish someone wouldve been there for them.

  8. R.... Y....

    A great band with so much sadness to their story..

  9. j.... g....

    this song was perfetion as a 16 year old it made me understand i miss you mr ham great song.

  10. J.... S....

    Yep, down thread some said ham was a tortured genius...so true. Much good wisdom in this song.

  11. D.... K....

    This song is perfection. Pete Hamm was genius.....no wonder the Beatles loved these guys...

  12. R.... R....

    yeaaaaaaaaaaaa

  13. G.... P....

    Game Of Thrones brought me here

  14. T.... M....

    [Verse 1]
    There is no real perfection
    There'll be no perfect day
    Just love is our connection
    The truth in what we say

    [Verse 2]
    There's no good revolution
    Just power changing hands
    There is no straight solution
    Except to understand

    [Chorus]
    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far

    [Verse 3]
    There is no real perfection
    There'll be no perfect man
    Just peace is our connection
    Forgiving all you can

    [Verse 4]
    There's no good kind of killing
    Just power taking life
    It's all good blood that's spilling
    To make a bigger knife

    [Chorus]
    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far

    [Instrumental Break]

    [Chorus]
    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far

  15. S.... ....

    More cowbell!

  16. J.... B....

    WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
    From a mad keen 75yo Aussie fan.
    Love all the jazzy bits,together with the Rock.

  17. F.... A....

    Magnífico !

  18. g.... m....

    THANKS DAN L. NEVER FORGET LOVE YOU MY BIG BROTHER

  19. D.... D....

    Beautiful chord pattern.

  20. C.... C....

    So very perfect

  21. f.... ....

    so listen to my song of life..you don't need a gun or a knife

    London are you listening????

  22. q.... ....

    Pete Ham. Master composer. Master vocalist. And he could set a guitar on fire!!!

  23. q.... ....

    fendersrtaguy, why wasn't this a #1? Lennon must have wished he had written the words, and McCartney must have dreamed that he had written the melody!!! As EVERYTHING about Badfinger, not many noticed they were even alive!!! I have everything they ever did!!!

  24. p.... k....

    successful conversation. you don't need a gun or a knife.
    phil

  25. D.... M....

    Communication. Successful Conversation will take you very far

  26. W.... N....

    This song should of been one of Badfingers big hits for Badfinger

  27. B.... B....

    BADFINGER IS AWESOME. THEY SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME.

  28. P.... K....

    If only people would listen to this song. You don't need a gun or a knife. Beautiful.
    Phil

  29. C.... C....

    This song is incredible!!!!!!!

    C.... C....

    To you and i it was

  30. S.... H....

    Most of Badfinger's songs should have been number one hits. Interesting how they sound like The Beatles and were on Apple Records.

  31. R.... ....

    Same opening as No Matter What - genius!

    R.... ....

    Probably better too. If it's at all possible.

  32. E.... W....

    Pete Ham was a tortured genius...RIP my friend

  33. r.... h....

    Pete Ham was more than just a writer composer, He was probably the nearest thing to this songs message, I will leave you to decide on that !

  34. B.... M....

    Loved it then, never forgot it, love it now! GREAT tune.

  35. R.... H....

    This message stands the test of time.

  36. k.... ....

    The Masters.

    k.... ....

    Song-writing craftsmen.

  37. C.... B....

    Pete Ham's demo had more passion and energy, IMHO.

  38. B.... N....

    This song is a true badfinger song that mike gibbins wanted Greg Loxley to sing Bill. Nicoll

  39. a.... ....

    Badfinger are often labeled as power pop singles merchants. Pete Ham was a much, MUCH better writer beyond that.

    a.... ....

    shows how dumb labels can be

  40. C.... D....

    Back when bands made real music. Introspective, lyrical and produced in elegant tones.

    C.... D....

    Chris Dardzinski , yep, era LONGGGGG gone....

  41. S.... ....

    There is no real perfection
    There'll be no perfect day
    Just love is our connection
    The truth in what we say

    There's no good revolution
    Just power changing hands
    There is no straight solution
    Except to understand

    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation will take you very far

    There is no real perfection
    There'll be no perfect man
    Just peace is our connection
    Forgiving all you can

    There's no good kind of killing
    Just power taking life
    It's all good blood that's spilling
    To make a bigger knife

    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation will take you very far

    Successful conversations will take you very far

    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation will take you very far

    Successful conversations will take you very far
    Successful conversations will take you very far

  42. R.... C....

    There is no real perfection
    There'll be no perfect day
    Just love is our connection
    The truth in what we say

    There's no good revolution
    Just power changing hands
    There is no straight solution
    Except to understand

    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far

    There is no real perfection
    There'll be no perfect man
    Just peace is our connection
    Forgiving all you can

    There's no good kind of killing
    Just power taking life
    It's all good blood that's spilling
    To make a bigger knife

    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far

    So listen to my song of life
    You don't need a gun or a knife
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far
    Successful conversation
    Will take you very far

  43. S.... F....

    Gave me alot of pleasure from the first chord till the needle ran its course.

  44. J.... L....

    WOW ...great song and great message indeed ...God bless ...

  45. A.... F....

    A true masterpiece. Sounds as good today as the first day it was released. Also a true blueprint for everyone in the world if they would just listen to it's meaning. So so sorry for the raw deal they got, but I never forgot them.

    A.... F....

    Totally agree

  46. W.... N....

    Just listen to Pete and Badfingers Words they were the next. Beatles

    W.... N....

    They were Badfinger

    W.... N....

    William Nivoll3 , VERY MUCH LIKE THE BEATLES, songwriters, playing styles and sound.

  47. M.... F....

    Saw these guys along with the Kinks from the front row in Berkeley way back when. Great show!

    M.... F....

    There is no band on earth I would want to see more.......I envy you

    M.... F....

    Mark Foster , I saw em alone 71 or 72

  48. F.... S....

    Fantastic song from the Badfinger masterpiece album.....

    F.... S....

    Flyboy Steven , yes, that album was TOP TIER....I saw them in 71 or 72...sis and I had all their albums between us.

  49. D.... ....

    Brilliant song writing. Brilliant guitar solos. Brilliant song. RIP Pete Ham!

  50. N.... S....

    Those who think suicide really appreciate life more than the rest of us. They are willing to give it away.

  51. C.... A....

    I love them so much. All of their songs have a taste of sorrow.... when I listen to them sometimes i feel like cry 😢

    C.... A....

    bless your heart sweetie, totally agree

  52. f.... ....

    Why wasn't this a top 10 hit?

    We need to go back and make it one. Somebody put this into a movie soundtrack, damn it! Quentin Tarantino, are you out there?

    f.... ....

    It doesn"t need to be one. As long as people with taste, like us, are here to listen to it and enjoy it.; that's all that matters. :)

    f.... ....

    Funny thing is, it's a far better song than many of their actual singles. Even at their peak, marketing unfairly pigeon-holed Badfinger.

    f.... ....

    To you, many, and i it is

    f.... ....

    It was a song about social justice. Maybe it wasnt put there
    because it wasnt a commercial Badfinge song, and although as good as anything they hours, they didnt want to take the risk.

    f.... ....

    Better yet, put these guys in the hall of fame. It's where they truly belong after all they've been through.

  53. J.... T....

    One great tune!

  54. R.... E....

    Closest to the Beatles of any band.

    R.... E....

    @John Van Dommelen Damn right!! The beatles are most popular, period.

    R.... E....

    @John Van Dommelen AMEN!!!

    R.... E....

    Klaatu?

    R.... E....

    Yes yes yes

    R.... E....

    Well this album was recorded at Abbey Road studios in London

  55. Y.... ....

    Wow does this song's lyrics have A LOT of relevance even now. Still topical.

  56. S.... P....

    Heard this on the radio today on 103.1 in Pittsburgh area and couldn't remember who sang it. That's how long it's been since I heard it. So great to hear again! Awesome song and great upload!!

    S.... P....

    103.1 is a great station, so much better than DVE, they both play classic rock but 103.1 plays tracks you rarely hear on other stations

  57. R.... R....

    Hope my conversations are heard. Hi ho, and it's off to the day we go.

  58. R.... R....

    Hey Levyes, you might need a Donald Trump over there. Truthfully, your starting to have to deal with the crap we've had to, for over forty years.
    Good luck. Too bad Pete Ham is not hear to way in on this political scene. I like the spirit of the fighting Irish, Scotland and some of the Brits.
    Keep your eyes wide open, and don't let them put you to sleep with horse shit. Til next time, Cheers for Badfinger.

  59. T.... ....

    <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

  60. J.... B....

    Beautiful song - thanks, Pete!!

  61. K.... M....

    ~~~~Great Song =After All These Years~~~~

  62. S.... ....

    What a great song by Pete Ham. This would be a great cover song for someone.

  63. J.... W....

    Stan Polley you evil fuck, I hope you are burning in hell, what you did to this super talented band is unforgivable.

    J.... W....

    TOTALLY AGREE

  64. R.... D....

    If only our world was as perfect as this song.

    R.... D....

    if .......the longest word known to mankind

    R.... D....

    Rick Duntz , AMEN

  65. P.... A....

    Cool song.

  66. C.... S....

    LP released Dec 1971

  67. J.... W....

    this is it. Perfect & timely.

    J.... W....

    Yeah, it would be nice if things in the British Kingdom were that way, hey? Don't worry, things are fucked up over here too.

  68. S.... ....

    Agree about the many good things said about this great tune.  Plus agree about BarSteward of a manager.

  69. j.... t....

    perfection is when we don't need guns or bombs

  70. L.... ....

    Great song and this remastered sounds perfect ! One of Badfinger s' best !

    L.... ....

    Hope you have a good system to listen. Cheers!

  71. L.... ....

    Looove this.

  72. F.... K....

    take shcpeek classpch

  73. D.... M....

    supurb music from a supurb band .

  74. S.... ....

    Wonderful!

  75. R.... ....

    so missing Pete & Tom. the manager who ripped them off, may he rot in hell many times over!
    Janis, Singapore

    R.... ....

    If PETE only had a little more courage.... he has the talent to rebound and he had a daughter too

    R.... ....

    Amen janis there manager that ripped of the great group of Badfinger deserves nothing more than the burning fires of hell for eternity. Love.Badfinger and it is sad as i listen to mush of there lps to this day in near mint condition as all my vinyl. RIP Tom Pete your not forgotten nor will be.

  76. 9.... ....

    K-SHE 95 Classic!!!!!

  77. p.... ....

    Awesome band that got burned by a real prick of a so called manager !

  78. S.... T....

    What a great tune and talented musician. R.I.P.

  79. 7.... ....

    Answer to all of life's problems

  80. P.... A....

    Great song.