Time signature change
The song moves between two or more time signatures.
Top time signatures by writer (setting aside the obvious near-universals) - Lennon: 3/4 (7), 6/8 (5), Time signature change (5); McCartney: 3/4 (3), 12/8 (1), 2/2 (1); Harrison: 3/4 (3), 3+ time signatures (2), Time signature change (2).
Analysis
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Song count per year
By Songwriter
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
By Era
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Songs(9)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I've Just Seen a Face | 1965 | Help! | Paul | 3/4 in the intro and then 2/2 in the verses |
| 2 | We Can Work It Out | 1965 | Past Masters | Paul, John | 3/4 in the bridge and then 4/4 in the verses |
| 3 | She Said She Said | 1966 | Revolver | John | 3/4 in the bridge and then 4/4 in the verses |
| 4 | Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John | 3/4 verses, 4/4 chorus |
| 5 | Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John | 4/4 verses, 3/4 instrumentals |
| 6 | Only a Northern Song | 1969 | Yellow Submarine | George | the chorus moves between 3/4 and 4/4 |
| 7 | Don't Let Me Down | 1969 | Past Masters | John, Paul | the verses move between 5/4 and 4/4 |
| 8 | I Want You (She's So Heavy) | 1969 | Abbey Road | John | 6/8 in the intro and then 4/4 in the verses |
| 9 | I Me Mine | 1970 | Let It Be | George | 3/4 in the verses and then 4/4 in the chorus |
I've Just Seen a Face
3/4 in the intro and then 2/2 in the verses
We Can Work It Out
3/4 in the bridge and then 4/4 in the verses
She Said She Said
3/4 in the bridge and then 4/4 in the verses
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
3/4 verses, 4/4 chorus
Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!
4/4 verses, 3/4 instrumentals
Only a Northern Song
the chorus moves between 3/4 and 4/4
Don't Let Me Down
the verses move between 5/4 and 4/4
I Want You (She's So Heavy)
6/8 in the intro and then 4/4 in the verses
I Me Mine
3/4 in the verses and then 4/4 in the chorus
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