Lady Madonna



(Lennon/McCartney)
Recorded: 3 Feb 1968, Abbey Road Studios
Length: 2:14
Version: Take 5
Paul: double-tracked vocal, piano, bass, handclaps
John: vocal, lead guitar, handclaps
George: backing vocal, lead guitar, handclaps
Ringo: drums, handclaps
Ronnie Scott, Bill Povey: tenor saxes
Harry Klein, Bill Jackman: baritone saxes

Lady Madonna, children at your feet
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet
Who finds the money? When you pay the rent?
Did you think that money was heaven sent?
Friday night arrives without a suitcase
Sunday morning creep in like a nun
Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace
See how they run

Lady Madonna, baby at your breast
Wonder how you manage to feed the rest

See how they run

Lady Madonna, lying on the bed
Listen to the music playing in your head

Tuesday afternoon is never ending
Wednesday morning papers didn't come
Thursday night you stockings needed mending
See how they run

Lady Madonna, children at your feet
Wonder how you manage to make ends meet


®1968 Northern Songs

 

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