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1966 · From the album 1

Paperback Writer

by The Beatles

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03 · Lyrics

"Paperback Writer"

Paperback writer (paperback writer, writer)

Dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?

It took me years to write, will you take a look?

It's 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 a 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 wants to be a paperback writer

Paperback writer

Paperback writer (paperback writer, writer)

It's a thousand pages, give or take a few (Frère Jacques)

I'll be writing more in a week or two

I could make it longer if you like the style (Frère Jacques)

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 (Frère Jacques)

It could make a million for you overnight

If you must return it, you can send it here (Frère Jacques)

But I need a break, and I want to be a paperback writer

Paperback writer

Paperback writer (paperback writer, writer)

(Paperback writer) paperback writer

(Paperback writer) paperback writer

(Paperback writer) paperback writer

(Paperback writer) paperback writer

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked

When was "Paperback Writer" released?
"Paperback Writer" by The Beatles was released on May 30, 1966 on the album "1".
What genre is "Paperback Writer"?
"Paperback Writer" by The Beatles falls within the rock, pop, psychedelic rock genres.
What album is "Paperback Writer" on?
"Paperback Writer" appears on the album "1" by The Beatles.
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