Paperback Writer



(Lennon/McCartney)
Recorded: 13 Apr 1966, Abbey Road Studios
Length: 2:15
Version: Take 2
Paul: vocal, bass
John: backing vocal, rhythm guitar
George: backing vocal, lead guitar
Ringo: drums, tambourine

Paperback writer

Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?
It took me years to write, will you take a look?
Based on a novel by a man named Lear
And I need a job, so I want to be a paperback writer
Paperback writer

It's the dirty story of a dirty man
And his clinging wife doesn't understand
His son is working for the Daily Mail
It's a steady job but he wants to be a paperback writer
Paperback writer

Paperback writer

It's a thousand pages, give or take a few
I'll be writing more in a week or two
I can make it longer if you like the style
I can change it round and I want to be a paperback writer
Paperback writer

If you really like it you can have the rights
It could make a million for you overnight
If you must return it, you can send it here
But I need a break and I want to be a paperback writer
Paperback writer

Paperback writer

Paperback writer - paperback writer
Paperback writer - paperback writer


®1966 Northern Songs

 

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