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[NOUN] whyText · Lyric shape · 2 songs
CategoriesTextLyric shape[NOUN] why
Text · Lyric shape

[NOUN] why

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

2
songs
1% of catalog
See alsoSections:Has refrainSections:No chorusRecurring words:wantRepetition:Consecutive wordHarmony:Secondary dominantRecurring words:knowChord degree:I–VElectric guitar:John Lennon
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Analysis

By Year

Song count per year

By Songwriter

% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)

By Era

Early1 · 50%
Mid-period0 · 0%
Late1 · 50%

By Album

Please Please Me1
The Beatles (The White Album)1

Songs(2 of 3)

Year
Album
#TitleYearAlbumLead Vocal(s)Notes
1Ask Me Why1963Please Please MeJohnAs 'reason why' in verse 2
2Yer Blues1968The Beatles (The White Album)JohnAs 'reason why' in refrains 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5; outro

Ask Me Why

1963·Please Please Me·John

As 'reason why' in verse 2

Yer Blues

1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·John

As 'reason why' in refrains 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5; outro

Updated 2026-06-03

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