Writers: McCartney-Lennon
Recorded: May 6-August 18, 1969
Released: October 1, 1969
Not released as a single
About the Song
Few musical moments in history have captured the imaginations and emotions of generations like The Abbey Road Medley, the brainchild of legendary rock band The Beatles. This sprawling, 16-minute masterpiece serves as the culminating act of their 1969 album, Abbey Road, and remains a testament to their musical genius and unwavering creative spirit.
The medley isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a symphony of sound, weaving together diverse musical styles from rock and roll to vaudeville, all seamlessly stitched together by the band’s unparalleled songwriting and performance. Each song within the medley holds its own weight, offering glimpses into the individual members’ artistic expressions while simultaneously contributing to the larger narrative.
“You Never Give Me Your Money” sets the stage with its introspective lyrics and melancholic melody, foreshadowing the impending end of the band. The upbeat tempo of “Sun King” serves as a momentary respite, showcasing John Lennon’s playful songwriting and The Beatles’ knack for catchy hooks.
The medley then takes an unexpected turn with the quirky “Mean Mr. Mustard” and “Polythene Pam”, showcasing the band’s ability to inject humor and lightheartedness into even their most complex compositions.
“She Came In Through the Bathroom Window” brings a touch of romance and storytelling, while “Golden Slumbers” and “Carry That Weight” offer a poignant reflection on life and loss.
The final movement, “The End,” explodes with an energy that encapsulates the band’s entire career. With its soaring vocals, powerful guitar riffs, and iconic drumbeat, it serves as a fitting farewell to not only the medley but also to the legendary act itself.
The Abbey Road Medley is more than just a song; it’s a musical tapestry woven with emotions, experiences, and memories. It’s a testament to the enduring power of music to connect people across generations and leave an indelible mark on the world. So, put on your headphones, close your eyes, and let The Beatles transport you on a journey through their musical universe with this unforgettable masterpiece.
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Lyrics
You never give me your money
You only give me your funny paper
And in the middle of negotiations
You break downI never give you my number
I only give you my situation
And in the middle of investigation
I break downOut of college, money spent
See no future, pay no rent
All the money’s gone, nowhere to go
Any jobber got the sack
Monday morning, turning back
Yellow lorry slow, nowhere to go
But oh, that magic feeling, nowhere to go
Oh, that magic feeling
Nowhere to goOne sweet dream
Pick up the bags and get in the limousine
Soon we’ll be away from here
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away
One sweet dream came true today
Came true today
Came true today (yes, it did)One two three four five six seven
All good children go to heavenHere comes the Sun king
Here comes the Sun king
Everybody’s laughing
Everybody’s happy
Here comes the Sun king
Quando paramucho mi amore de felice corazón
Mundo paparazzi mi amore cicce verdi parasol
Questo obrigado tantamucho que canite carouselMean Mr. Mustard sleeps in the park
Shaves in the dark
Trying to save paperSleeps in a hole in the road
Saving up to buy some clothes
Keeps a ten-bob note up his noseSuch a mean old man
Such a mean old manHis sister Pam works in a shop
She never stops
She’s a go-getterTakes him out to look at the queen
Only place that he’s ever been
Always shouts out something obsceneSuch a dirty old man
Dirty old manHer majesty is a pretty nice girl
But she doesn’t have a lot to say
Her majesty is a pretty nice girl
But she changes from day to day
I wanna tell her that I love her a lot
But I gotta get a belly full of wine
Her majesty is a pretty nice girl
Someday I’m gonna make her mine
oh, yeah, someday I’m gonna make her mineWell you should see Polythene Pam
She’s so good looking but she looks like a man
Well you should see her in drag
Dressed in a polythene bag
Yes you should see Polythene PamYeah, yeah, yeah
Get a dose of her in jackboots and kilt
She’s killer-diller when she’s dressed to the hilt
She’s the kind of a girl
That makes the “News of the World”
Yes you could say she was attractively built(Oh, listen to that now, eheheh
Oh look out! It’s)
She came in through the bathroom window
Protected by a silver spoon
But now she sucks her thumb and wanders
By the banks of her own lagoonDidn’t anybody tell her?
Didn’t anybody see?
Sunday’s on the phone to Monday
Tuesday’s on the phone to meShe said she’d always been a dancer
She worked at fifteen clubs a day
And though she thought I knew the answer
Well, I knew what I could not say
And so I quit the police department
And got myself a steady job
And though she tried her best to help me
She could steal but she could not robDidn’t anybody tell her?
Didn’t anybody see?
Sunday’s on the phone to Monday
Tuesday’s on the phone to me
Oh, yeahOnce there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way to get back home
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
And I will sing a lullabyGolden Slumbers fill your eyes
Smiles awake you when you rise
Sleep pretty darling, do not cry
And I will sing a lullabyOnce there was a way to get back homeward
Once there was a way to get back home
Sleep pretty darling do not cry
And I will sing a lullabyBoy, you’re gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time
Boy, you’re gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long timeI never give you my pillow
I only send you my invitations
And in the middle of the celebrations
I break downBoy, you’re gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long time
Boy, you’re gonna carry that weight
Carry that weight a long timeOh, yeah
Alright
Are you gonna be in my dreams
TonightLove you, love you, love you, love you
Love you, love you, love you, love you
Love you, love you, love you, love you
Love you, love you, love you, love you
Love you, love you, love you, love you
Love you, love you, love you, love youAnd in the end
The love you take
Is equal to
The love you make
