Martha My Dear is a song written by Paul McCartney about his English Sheepdog, Martha. This song is on the white album .
Paul With Martha
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Martha my dear
Though I spend my days in conversation
Please
Remember me
Martha, my love
Don't forget me
Martha my dear
[Bridge 1]
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's all around you
Silly girl
[Bridge 2]
Take a good look around you
Take a good look around to see
That you and me
Were meant to be, for each other
Silly girl
[Bridge 1]
Hold your hand 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's all around you
Silly girl
[Verse 2]
Martha my dear
You have always been my inspiration
Please
Be good to me
Martha my love
Don't forget me
Martha my dear
History[]
The song was recorded on October 4 1968 at trident stidios with only 2 Beatles being present, Paul and George, as seen playing his Gibson Les Paul in the picture below.
Here's a picture from the session. Note that contrary to popular belief, Paul isn't the only Beatle on this song, as we can see George here with his Gibson guitar
Credits[]
- Paul McCartney -Lead Vocals, Piano (#44064 C Bechstien Grand Piano), Bass Guitar (1966 Fender Jazz Bass), Drums (1964 Ludwig Super Classic black Oyster Pearl) and Handclaps
- George Harrison -Rhythm Guitar (1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard)
- Bernard Miller-Violin
- Dennis McConnell-Violin
- Lou Sofier-Violin
- Les Maddox-Violin
- Leo Birnbaum-Viola
- Henry Myerscough-Cello
- Frederick Alexander-Cello
- Leon Calvert-Trumpet and Flugelhorn
- Stanley Reynolds-Trumpet
- Ronnie Hughes-Trumpet
- Tony Tunstall-French Horn
- Ted Barker-Trombone
- Alf Reese-Tuba
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External links[]
- Chords of this Song at tabfan.com