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[VERB] anText · Lyric shape · 4 songs
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[VERB] an

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

4
songs
2% of catalog
See alsoRecurring words:foolSections:Multiple solos (2+)Acoustic guitar:George HarrisonRecurring words:headRecurring words:hisRhyme type:Feminine rhymeRecording location:EMI Studio 3Recurring words:they
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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

Early0 · 0%
Mid-period2 · 50%
Late2 · 50%

By Album

Revolver1
Magical Mystery Tour1
Abbey Road1
Past Masters1

Songs(4 of 5)

Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
#TitleYearAlbumLead Vocal(s)Notes
1I'm Only Sleeping1966RevolverJohnAs 'keeping an' in bridges 1 & 2
2The Fool on the Hill1967Magical Mystery TourPaulAs 'gives an' in verse 1
3Old Brown Shoe1969Past MastersGeorgeAs 'make an' in verse 3
4Maxwell's Silver Hammer1969Abbey RoadPaulAs 'avoid an' in verse 2

I'm Only Sleeping

1966·Revolver·John

As 'keeping an' in bridges 1 & 2

The Fool on the Hill

1967·Magical Mystery Tour·Paul

As 'gives an' in verse 1

Old Brown Shoe

1969·Past Masters·George

As 'make an' in verse 3

Maxwell's Silver Hammer

1969·Abbey Road·Paul

As 'avoid an' in verse 2

Updated 2026-08-01

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