Òhe Beatles. "The Beatles" (November 1968)


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1. Back in USSR + 2. Dear Prudence + 3. Glass onion + 4. Ob-la-di ob-la-da + 5. Wild honey pie + 6. The continuing story of Buffalo Bill + 7. While my guitar gently weeps + 8. Happiness is a warm gun + 9. Martha, my dear + 10. I'm so tired + 11. Black bird + 12. Piggies - 13. Rocky Racoon + 14. Don't pass me by - 15. Why don't we do it in the road + 16. I will + 17. Julia + 18. Birthday + 19. Yer blues + 20. Mother natures son + 21. Everybody's got something to hide + exept for me and my monkey 22. Sexy Sadie + 23. Helter Skelter + 24. Long, long, long - 25. Revolution 1 + 26. Honey pie + 27. Savoy truffle - 28. Cry, baby, cry + 29. Revolution 9 - 30. Good night + (Apple pcs 7067/7068)

1. Back in the USSR

Flew in from Miami Beach Boac Didn't get to bed last night. On the way the paper bag was on my knee. Man,I had a dreadful flight. I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are - boy Back in the USSR. Been away so long I hardly knew the place. Gee it's good to be back home. Leave it till tomorrow to unpack my case. Honey,disconnect the phone I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are - boy Back in the USSR. Well the ukraine girls really knock me out. They leave the west behind And Moscow girls make me sing and shout. That georgia's always on my mind. I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are - boy Back in the USSR. Show me round your snow peaked mountains way down South, Take me to your daddy's farm Let me hear your balalaika's ringing out Come and keep your comrade warm. I'm back in the USSR You don't know how lucky you are - boy Back in the USSR.

2. Dear Prudeïñå

Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play. Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day. The sun is up, the sky is blue. It's beautiful and so are you. Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play. Dear Prudence, open up your eyes. Dear Prudence, see the sunny skies. The wind is low the birds will sing That you are part of everything. Dear Prudence, won't you open up your eyes Look around round Look around round round Look around. Dear Prudence,let me see you smile. Dear Prudence like a little child. The clouds will be daisy chain. So let me see you smile again. Dear Prudence,won't you let me see you smile.

3. Glass onioï

I told you about strawberry fields You know the place where nothing is real. Well here's another place you can go Where everything flows. Looking through the bent backed tulips. To see how the other half live Looking through the glass onion. I told you about the walrus and me - man. You know that we're as close as can be - man. Well here's another clue for you all The walrus was Paul. Standing on the cast iron shore - yeah. Lady Madonna trying to make ends meet - yeah. Looking through a glass onion. Oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah Looking through a glass onion. I told you about the fool on the hill. I tell you man he living there still. Well here's another place you can be. Listen to me. Fixing a hole in the ocean Trying to make a dove-tail joint - yeah Looking through a glass onion.

4. Ob-la-di ob-la-dà

Desmond has a barrow in a market place Molly is a singer in a band Desmond sais to Molly: "Girl I like your face" And Molly says this as she takes him by the hand: Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on Desmond takes a trolley to a jeweller stores Buys a twenty karat golden ring Takes it back to Molly waiting at the door And as he gives it to her she begins to sing Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on In a couple of years they have built A home sweet home With a couple of kids running in the yard Of Desmond and Molly Jones Happy ever after in the market place Desmond lets the children lend a hand Molly stays at home and does her pretty face And in the evening she still sings it with the band Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on Happy ever after in the market place Molly lets the children lend a hand Desmond stays at home and does his pretty face And in the evening she's a singer with the band Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on Oblady oblada life goes on bra Lala how the life goes on And if you want some fun - take oblady oblada.

5. Wild honey piå

Honey Pie, Honey Pie Honey Pie, Honey Pie Honey Pie, Honey Pie Honey Pie, Honey Pie

6. The continuing story of Bungalow Bill

"Hey Bungalow Bill, What did you kill, Bungalow Bill" He went out tiger hunting with his elephant and gun. In case of accidents he alwais took his mom He's the all american bullet-headed saxon mother's son All the children sing "Hey Bungalow Bill, What did you kill, Bungalow Bill" Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies Bill and his elephant were taken by surprise So captain Marvel zapped in right between the eyes All the children sing "Hey Bungalow Bill, What did you kill, Bungalow Bill" The children asked him if to kill was not a sin Not when he looked so fierce, his mother butted in If looks could kill it would have been us instead of him All the children sing "Hey Bungalow Bill, What did you kill, Bungalow Bill''

7. While my guitar gently weeps

I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping While my guitar gently weeps I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping Still my guitar gently weeps I don't know why nobody told you How to unfold your love I don't know how someone controlled you They bought and sold you I look at the world and I notice it's turning While my guitar gently weeps With every mistake we must surely be learning Still my guitar gently weeps I don't know how you were diverted You were perverted too I don't know how you were inverted No one alerted you I look at you all see the love there that's sleeping While my guitar gently weeps I look at you all... Still my guitar gently weeps

8. Happiness is a warm guï

She's not a girl Who misses much Do do do do do do do She's well acquainted With the touch of the velvet hand Like a lizard On a window pane The man in the crowd with The multicoloured mirrors On his hobnail boots Lying with his eyes While his hands are busy Working overtime A soar impression of his wife Which he hate And donated To the national trust I need a fix 'cause I'm going down Down to the bits That I left uptown I need a fix 'cause I'm going down Mother superior Jump the gun Mother superior Jump the gun Mother superior Jump the gun Mother superior Jump the gun Happiness is a warm gun Happiness is a warm gun When I hold you in my arms And I feel My finger on your trigger I know nobody can do me no harm Because happiness is a warm gun Yes it is

9. Martha, my dear

Martha my dear,though I spent my days in conversation Please Remember me,Martha,my love Don't forget me,Martha,my dear Hold your head up you silly girl look what you've done When you find yourself in the thick of it Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you Silly girl Take a good look around you Take a good look you're bound to see That you and me were meant to be for each other Silly girl Hold your head out you silly girl see what you've done When you find yourself in the thick of it Help yourself to a bit of what is all around you Silly girl Martha,my dear,you have always been my inspiration Please Be good to me,Martha,my love Don't forget me,Martha,my dear

10. I'm so tired

I'm so tired, I haven't slept a wink I'm so tired, my mind is on the blink I wonder should I get up and and fix myself a drink No,no,no I'm so tired I don't know what to do I'm so tired my mind is set on you I wonder should I call you but I know what you'd do You'd say I'm putting on you But it's not joke, it's doing me harm You know I can't sleep, I can't stop my brain You know it's three weeks I'm going insane You know I'd give you everything I've got For a little peace of mind. I'm so tired, I'm feeling so upset Although I'm so tired I'll have another cigarette And curse sir Walter Raleigh He was such a stupid git

11. Blackbird

Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see All you life You were only waiting for this moment to be free Blackbird fly blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night Blackbird fly blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise

13. Rocky raccooï

Now somewhere in the Black Mountain hills of Dakota There lived a young boy named Rocky Raccoon. And one day his woman ran off with another guy. Hit young Rocky in the eye Rocky didn't like that. He said: "I'm gonna get that boy." So one day he walked into the town Booked himself a room In the local saloon. Rocky Raccoon Checked into his room Only to find gideon's bible. Rocky had come equipped with a gun To shoot off the legs of his rival. His rival it seems Had broken his dreams By stealing the girl of his fancy. Her name was Magill And she called herself Lill But everyone knew her as Nancy. Now she and her man Who called himself Dan Were in the next room at the hoe down. Rocky burst in and grinning a grin. He said: "Danny boy this is a showdown." But Daniel was hot - He drew first and shot And Rocky collapsed in the corner. Now the doctor came in stinking of gin And proceeded to lie on the table. He said "Rocky you met your match" And Rocky said: "Doc it's only a scrath And I'll be better, I'll be better Doc,as soon as I am able" Now Rocky Racoon He fell back in his room Only to find gideon's bible Gideon checked out And he left it no doubt To help with good Rocky's revival.

15. Why don't we do it in the road

why don't we do it in the road No one will be watching us. Why don't we do it in the road

16. I will

wHo knows how long I've loved you You know I love you still Will I wait a lonely lifetime If you want me to - I will For if I ever saw you I didn't catch your name But it never really mattered I will always feel the same Love you forever and forever Love you with all my heart Love you whenever we're together Love you when we're apart And when at last I find you Your song will fill the air Sing it loud so I can hear you Make it easy to be near you For the things you do endear you to me You know I will I will

17. Julià

half of what I say is meaningless But I say it just to reach you, Julia Julia, Julia, oceanchild, calls me So I sing a song of love, Julia Julia, seashell eyes, windy smile, calls me So I sing a song of love, Julia. Her hair of floating sky is shimmering, Glimmering In the sun. Julia, Julia, morning moon, touch me So I sing a song of love, Julia. When I cannot sing my heart I can only speak my mind, Julia. Julia, sleeping sand, silent cloud, touch me So I sing a song of love, Julia. Hum hum hum hum ... Calls me So I sing a song of love for Julia, Julia, Julia.

18. Birthdaó

You say it's your birthday. It's my birthday too - yeah. They say it's your birthday. We're gonna have a good time. I'm glad it's your birthday Happy birthday to you. Yes we're going to a party party Yes we're going to a party party Yes we're going to a party party I would like you to dance - birthday Take a cha-cha-cha-chance - birthday I would like you to dance - birthday dance You say it's your birthday. It's my birthday too - yeah. They say it's your birthday. We're gonna have a good time. I'm glad it's your birthday Happy birthday to you.

19. Yer blues

Yes I'm lonely wanna die Yes I'm lonely wanna die. If I ain't dead already Ooh girl,you know the reason why. In the morning wanna die In the evening wanna die If I ain't dead already Ooh girl,you know the reason why. My mother was of the sky My father was of the earth But I am of the universe And you know what it's worth. I'm lonely wanna die If I ain't dead already Ooh girl,you know the reason why. The eagle picks my eye The worm he licks my bone I feel so suicidal Just like dylan's Mr. Jones. Lonely wanna die If I ain't dead already Ooh girl,you know the reason why. Black cloud crosses my mind Blue mist round my soul Feel so suicidal Even hate my rock and roll. Wanna die yeah wanna die If I ain't dead already Ooh girl,you know the reason why.

20. Mother nature's soï

Born a poor young country boy - Mother nature's son. All day long I'm sitting singing songs for everyone Sit beside a mountain stream - See her waters rise. Listen to the pretty sound of music as she flies. Find me in my field of grass - Mother nature's son Swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun

21. Everybody's got something to hide...

Come on come on come on come on Come on is such a joy Come on is such a joy Come on take it easy Come on take it easy Take it easy take it easy Everybody's got something to hide Except for me and my monkey The deeper you go the higher you fly The higher you fly the deeper you go So come on come on Come on is such a joy Come on is such a joy Come on take it easy Come on take it easy Take it easy take it easy Everybody's got something to hide Except for me and my monkey Your inside is out and your outside is in Your outside is in and your inside is out So come on come on Come on is such a joy Come on is such a joy Come on take it easy Come on take it easy Take it easy take it easy Everybody's got something to hide Except for me and my monkey

22. Sexy sadiå

Sexy Sadie,what have you done You made a fool of everyone You made a fool of everyone Sexy Sadie, Ooh what have you done Sexy Sadie,you broke the rules You laid it down for all to see You laid it down for all to see Sexy Sadie, Ooh you broke the rules One sunny day the world was waiting for a lover She came along to turn on everyone Sexy Sadie the greatest of them all Sexy Sadie,how did you know The world was waiting just for you The world was waiting just for you Sexy Sadie, Ooh how did you know Sexy Sadie you'll get yours yet However big you think you are However big you think you are Sexy Sadie, Ooh you'll get yours yet We gave everything we owned Just to sit at her table Just a smile Would lighten everything Sexy Sadie she's the latest And the greatest Of them all She made a fool of everyone - Sexy Sadie, However big you think you are - Sexy Sadie

23. Helter skelter

when I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride Till I get to the bottom and I'll see you again Do you, don't you want me to love you I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you Tell me tell me tell me come on tell me the answer You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Will you, won't you want me to make you I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you Tell me tell me tell me the answer You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer Look out,Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Look out , cause here she comes When I get to the bottom I go back to the top of the slide And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride And I get to the bottom and I see you again Well do you, don't you want me to make you I'm coming down fast but don't let me break you Tell me tell me tell me the answer You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer Look out,Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Helter Skelter Look out,Helter Skelter She's coming down fast Yes she is yes she is

25. Revolution 1

You say you want a revolution Well you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well you know We all want to change the world But when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me out Don't you know it's going to be all right,all right,all right You say you got a real solution Well you know We'd all love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well you know we're doing what we can But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is brother you have to wait Don't you know it's going to be all right,all right,all right You say you'll change a constitution Well you know We all want to change your head You tell me it's an institution Well you know You'll better free your mind instead But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow Don't you know it's going to be all right,all right,all right

26. Honey piå

she was a working girl North of England way. Now she's hit a big time in the USA And if she could only hear me this is what I'd say: "Honey Pie you are making me crazy I'm in love but I'm lazy So won't you please come home Oh Honey Pie,my position is tragic Come and show me the magic Of your Hollywood song You became a legend of the silver screen And now the thought of meeting you Makes me weak in the knee Oh Honey Pie,you are driving me frantic Sail across the Atlantic To be where you belong''. Will the wind that blue her boat across the sea Kindly send her sailing back to me "Honey Pie you are making me crazy I'm in love but I'm lazy So won't you please come home"

28. Cry, baby, cró

Cry,baby,cry. Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. The king of marigold was in the kitchen Cooking breakfast for the queen. The queen was in the parlour Plaing piano for the children of the king. Cry,baby,cry. Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. So cry baby cry. The king was in the garden Picking flowers for a friend who came to play. The queen was in the playroom Painting pictures for the children's holiday. Cry,baby,cry. Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. So cry baby cry. The duchess of kirkcaldy always smiling And arriving late for tea. The duke was having problems With a message at the local bird and bee. Cry,baby,cry. Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. So cry baby cry. At twelve o'clock a meeting round the table For a seance in the dark. With voices out of nowhere Put on specially by the children for a lark. Cry,baby,cry. Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. So cry,baby,cry cry cry cry baby. Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. Cry,baby,cry cry cry cry Make your mother sigh. She's old enough to know better. So cry,baby,cry.

30. Good night

now it's time To say good night Good night sleep tight. Now the sun Turns out his light Good night sleep tight. Dream sweet dreams For me Dream sweet dreams For you Close your eyes and I'll close mine Good night sleep tight. Now the moon Begins to shine Good night sleep tight. Dream sweet dreams For me Dream sweet dreams For you Close your eyes and I'll close mine Good night sleep tight. Now the sun Turns out his light Good night sleep tight. Dream sweet dreams For me Dream sweet dreams For you. Good night Good night everybody Everybody everywhere. Good night. 744

Last-modified: Sun, 28 Apr 1996 13:13:06 GMT