“Mother Nature’s Son” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as “the White Album”). The song was written primarily by Paul McCartney, and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was inspired by a lecture given by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi while the Beatles were in India. The same lecture inspired Lennon’s song “Child of Nature”, the tune of which he later re-used for “Jealous Guy”. Although credited to the group, the song was performed by McCartney alone (with a brass arrangement by George Martin), while the other Beatles were working on other “White Album” songs.
The song is a gentle ballad with a simple acoustic guitar accompaniment. The lyrics describe the beauty and wonder of nature, and McCartney’s appreciation for his place in the natural world. He sings of how he has learned to live in harmony with nature, and how he feels a deep connection to all living things.
“Mother Nature’s Son” is one of McCartney’s most beloved songs, and has been covered by many artists over the years. It is a timeless classic that celebrates the beauty of nature and our place in the world.
Here is the first verse and chorus of the song:
Mother Nature’s son Listen to the wind and the rain Singing a song of love For you and me, my friend
Mother Nature’s son I’m your child, and I love your ways The flowers bloom, the birds sing And the sun shines all day long
The song’s simple message of peace and harmony with nature is still relevant today, and it continues to resonate with listeners around the world.
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Lyrics
Born a poor young country boy, Mother Nature’s son
All day long I’m sitting singing songs for everyoneSit beside a mountain stream, see her waters rise
Listen to the pretty sound of music as she fliesDoo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo
Find me in my field of grass, Mother Nature’s son
Swaying daisies sing a lazy song beneath the sun
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Yeah yeah yeah
Mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Mm mm mm, ooh ooh ooh
Mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Mm mm mm mm, wah wah wah
Wah, Mother Nature’s son
