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 Want to Tell You | 1966 | Revolver | George | As 'drag me down' in verse 2 |
| 2 | Getting Better | 1967 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Paul | As 'holding me down' in verse 1 |
| 3 | Hey Jude | 1968 | Past Masters | Paul | As 'let me down' in verse 3 |
| 4 | Don't Let Me Down | 1969 | Past Masters | John, Paul | As 'let me down' in choruses 1, 2, 3 & 4; outro |
| 5 | Old Brown Shoe | 1969 | Past Masters | George | As 'drag me down' in verse 2 |
As 'drag me down' in verse 2
As 'holding me down' in verse 1
As 'let me down' in verse 3
As 'let me down' in choruses 1, 2, 3 & 4; outro
As 'drag me down' in verse 2
Updated
Book
The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics
Alan Aldridge
Book
Revolution in the Head
Ian MacDonald
Course
Ringo Starr – Teaches Drumming and Creative Collaboration
MasterClass · Beatles drummer himself – directly relevant.
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