A phrase or clause is repeated with its key terms reversed, e.g. 'all you need is love / love is all you need'.
'Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey' (1968) is one of only 2 Beatles songs with Chiasmus.
Song count per year
% of each member's catalogue with this tag (by writing credit)
| # | Title | Year | Album | Lead Vocal(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All You Need Is Love | 1967 | Magical Mystery Tour | John | – |
| 2 | Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey | 1968 | The Beatles (The White Album) | John | – |
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