Baby You're a Rich Man

Baby You're a Rich Man is a song by The Beatles, credited Lennon/McCartney. It was recorded on 11 May 1967 at Olympic Sound Studios. This was the first song the Beatles recorded and mixed completely outside Abbey Road Studios. The song was recorded during sessions for the Magical Mystery Tour EP, but was intended for the Yellow Submarine soundtrack. That plan changed when it was used as the B-side to the 'All You Need Is Love' single. The unusual oboe-like sound was created with a clavioline.
== Lyrics ==
[Verse 1]
How does it feel to be
One of the beautiful people
Now that you know who you are
What do you want to be
And have you traveled very far?
Far as the eye can see
[Verse 2]
How does it feel to be
One of the beautiful people
How often have you been there
Often enough to know
What did you see when you were there
Nothing that doesn't show
[Chorus]
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
You keep all your money in a big brown bag inside a zoo
What a thing to do
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
[Verse 3]
How does it feel to be
One of the beautiful people
Tuned to a natural E
Happy to be that way
Now that you've found another key
What are you going to play
[Chorus]
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
You keep all your money in a big brown bag inside a zoo
What a thing to do
[Outro]
Baby, baby, you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too (oh)
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man (baby)
Baby you're a rich man, too
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
==Credits==
* John Lennon - Lead Vocals, Piano, Clavioline
* Paul McCartney - Bass Guitar (1964 Rickenbacker 4001S), Piano, Harmony Vocals
* George Harrison - Lead and Rhythm Guitar (1961 Fender Stratocaster), Harmony Vocals, Handclaps
* Ringo Starr - Drums, Tambourine, Maracas, Handclaps
* Eddie Kramer - Vibraphone
* Mick Jagger - Backing Vocals?
* George Martin - Producer
* Keith Grant - Engineer
Note: Mick Jagger was present during the recording session, and his name appears on a session tape box, possibly indicating that Jagger sang backing vocals on the song.
==External links==
*Chords of this Song at tabfan.com
Category:The Beatles songs
Category:Songs on Magical Mystery Tour
Category:B-sides
Category:Non-album singles
Category:Singles
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Category:1967 songs