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[VERB] theyText · Lyric shape · 2 songs
CategoriesTextLyric shape[VERB] they
Text · Lyric shape

[VERB] they

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

2
songs
1% of catalog
See alsoRecurring words:theyRecurring words:hearComposition:Shared chordsComposition:Minimal harmonyRecurring words:wayMotif:WeatherRecurring words:goComposition:All major chords
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Early0 · 0%
Mid-period1 · 50%
Late1 · 50%

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Past Masters2

Songs(2 of 4)

Year
#TitleYearAlbumLead Vocal(s)Notes
1Rain×21966Past MastersJohnAs 'comes they', 'shines they' in verses 1 & 2
2The Ballad of John and Yoko1969Past MastersJohnAs 'know they' in verse 1

Rain×2

1966·Past Masters·John

As 'comes they', 'shines they' in verses 1 & 2

The Ballad of John and Yoko

1969·Past Masters·John

As 'know they' in verse 1

Updated 2026-06-03

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