Paperback Writer
Lennon/McCartney

Lyrics:
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 want 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 if 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 		Availability:
Past Masters Volume Two (CD)
1962-1966 (Red Album) (CD)
The Beatles 1 (CD)
A Collection Of Beatles Oldies (UK)
Hey Jude (US)
Paperback Writer (UK 45)
Paperback Writer (US 45)

Lead Singer: Paul

Recording: 4/13/66, 4/14/66
Mixing: 4/14/66, 10/31/66
Length: 2:15
Take: 2

What Goes On? Anomalies

0:10 * NEW *
Breath sound, rustling
0:57
(Right channel) sounds like a cough and tambourine rattle
1:20
Somebody manages to forget to come in with the harmony until literally one second too late on the "Frere Jacques." (Right channel) Likely John.
1:45
Right channel again, someone clears his throat, and then a couple of quiet tries at the correct notes before singing "Paperback Writer."
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Notes:

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