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 | I Don't Want to Spoil the Party | 1964 | Beatles For Sale | John | As 'had a drink' in verses 2 & 4 |
| 2 | I Need You | 1965 | Help! | George | As 'had a thing' in verse 2 |
| 3 | Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) | 1965 | Rubber Soul | John | As 'had a girl' in verse 1 |
| 4 | A Day in the Life | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | John, Paul | As 'had a smoke' in bridge |
| 5 | Lovely Rita | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Paul | As 'had a laugh' in verse 2 |
As 'had a drink' in verses 2 & 4
As 'had a thing' in verse 2
As 'had a girl' in verse 1
As 'had a smoke' in bridge
As 'had a laugh' in verse 2
Updated
Book
Revolution in the Head
Ian MacDonald
Book
The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
Alan Aldridge
Album
A Hard Days Night
CD
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