Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John | As 'for the benefit' in verse 1 |
| 2 | Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John | As 'for the girl' in pre-chorus 1 |
| 3 | I Am the Walrus | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | John | As 'for the sun' in bridge |
| 4 | Magical Mystery Tour | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | Paul | As 'for the mystery' in verses 1, 2 & 3 |
| 5 | Revolution 9 | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | – | As 'for the season' in interlude 1 |
| 6 | Cry Baby Cry | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | John | As 'for the queen' in verse 1 |
| 7 | The Long and Winding Road | 1970 | Let It Be | Paul | As 'for the day' in verse 2 |
As 'for the benefit' in verse 1
As 'for the girl' in pre-chorus 1
As 'for the sun' in bridge
As 'for the mystery' in verses 1, 2 & 3
As 'for the season' in interlude 1
As 'for the queen' in verse 1
As 'for the day' in verse 2
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