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when the [NOUN]Text · Lyric shape · 5 songs
CategoriesTextLyric shapewhen the [NOUN]
Text · Lyric shape

when the [NOUN]

Lyric template recurring across Beatles songs.

5
songs
3% of catalog
See alsoRecurring words:when theRecurring words:comesSections:Has interludeVocal work:Three-part harmonyVocabulary:Neutral toneMotif:WeatherMotif:PhilosophicalEquipment:Rickenbacker 4001S
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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 · 40%
Late3 · 60%

By Album

Past Masters2
Revolver1
The Beatles (The White Album)1
Abbey Road1
Let It Be1

Songs(5)

Year
Album
Writer
Lead vocal(s)
#TitleYearAlbumLead Vocal(s)Notes
1Rain×21966Past MastersJohnAs 'when the sun', 'when the rain' in verses 2 & 3
2Good Day Sunshine1966RevolverPaulAs 'when the sun' in verse 1
3Savoy Truffle1968The Beatles (The White Album)GeorgeAs 'when the pain' in bridge 1
4Maxwell's Silver Hammer1969Abbey RoadPaulAs 'when the class' in verse 2
5Let It Be1970Let It BePaulAs 'when the night' in verse 3

Rain×2

1966·Past Masters·John

As 'when the sun', 'when the rain' in verses 2 & 3

Good Day Sunshine

1966·Revolver·Paul

As 'when the sun' in verse 1

Savoy Truffle

1968·The Beatles (The White Album)·George

As 'when the pain' in bridge 1

Maxwell's Silver Hammer

1969·Abbey Road·Paul

As 'when the class' in verse 2

Let It Be

1970·Let It Be·Paul

As 'when the night' in verse 3

Updated 2026-08-09

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