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[WORD] of [VERB]Text · Lyric shape · 5 songs
CategoriesTextLyric shape[WORD] of [VERB]
Text · Lyric shape

[WORD] of [VERB]

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

5
songs
3% of catalog
See alsoRecurring words:earsRecurring words:shinesRecurring words:rainProducer:Phil SpectorMotif:RainRecurring words:lightChord degree:I–vi–iiiLyrical device:Extended metaphor
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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-period1 · 20%
Late4 · 80%

By Album

Let It Be3
Past Masters2
Magical Mystery Tour1

Songs(5 of 6)

Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
#TitleYearAlbumLead Vocal(s)Notes
1Penny Lane1967Magical Mystery TourPaulAs 'four of fish' in chorus 2
2Across the Universe (Wildlife version)1969Past MastersJohnAs 'images of broken' in verse 2
3Let It Be1970Let It BePaulAs 'times of trouble' in verse 1
4Across the Universe1970Let It BeJohnAs 'images of broken' in verse 2
5The Long and Winding Road1970Let It BePaulAs 'pool of tears' in verse 2

Penny Lane

1967·Magical Mystery Tour·Paul

As 'four of fish' in chorus 2

Across the Universe (Wildlife version)

1969·Past Masters·John

As 'images of broken' in verse 2

Let It Be

1970·Let It Be·Paul

As 'times of trouble' in verse 1

Across the Universe

1970·Let It Be·John

As 'images of broken' in verse 2

The Long and Winding Road

1970·Let It Be·Paul

As 'pool of tears' in verse 2

Updated 2026-09-02

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