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 Call Your Name | 1964 | Past Masters | John | As 'not there' in verse 1 |
| 2 | No Reply | 1964 | Beatles For Sale | John | As 'not home' in verses 2 & 3 |
| 3 | I Don't Want to Spoil the Party | 1964 | Beatles For Sale | John | As 'not there' in verses 2 & 4 |
| 4 | I'm Looking Through You | 1965 | Rubber Soul | Paul | As 'not today' in verse 2 |
| 5 | Old Brown Shoe | 1969 | Past Masters | George | As 'not late' in verse 3 |
As 'not there' in verse 1
As 'not home' in verses 2 & 3
As 'not there' in verses 2 & 4
As 'not today' in verse 2
As 'not late' in verse 3
Updated
Book
Revolution in the Head
Ian MacDonald
Book
The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
Alan Aldridge
Album
Rubber Soul
Vinyl
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