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Progressive rock
Rock with extended forms, complex meters, and conceptual scope.
2
songs
It turns up on two recordings, 'Happiness Is a Warm Gun' from 1968 and 'I Want You (She's So Heavy)' from 1969, both written by Lennon, sung by John, split between The Beatles (The White Album) and Abbey Road, cut 23 September 1968 and 22 February 1969. Of those, 'Happiness Is a Warm Gun' is in 7/4, one of only two of their recordings in that time signature.
See alsoChord degree:♭VII–I–♭IIIChord degree:v–iChord degree:i–♭IIIChord shape:C → D → FRhyme scheme:AAAAAAChord degree:♭VI–♭VIIKey:A minorChord degree:i–iv
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Songs(2)
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| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Happiness Is a Warm Gun | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | John | - |
| 2 | I Want You (She's So Heavy) | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | - |
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