Doctor Robert
The Beatles · Revolver (Remastered) [2009]
Day or night he'll be there any time at all, Doctor Robert
Doctor Robert, you're a new and better man
He helps you to understand
He does everything he can, Doctor Robert
If you're down he'll pick you up, Doctor Robert
Take a drink from his special cup, Doctor Robert
Doctor Robert, he's a man you must believe
Helping everyone in need
No one can succeed like Doctor Robert
Well, well, well, you're feeling fine
Well, well, well, he'll make you... Doctor Robert
My friend works for the national health, Doctor Robert
Don't pay money just to see yourself with Doctor Robert
Doctor Robert, you're a new and better man
He helps you to understand
He does everything he can, Doctor Robert
Well, well, well, you're feeling fine
Well, well, well, he'll make you... Doctor Robert
Ring my friend, I said you'd call Doctor Robert
Ring my friend, I said you'd call Doctor Robert
Doctor Robert
Doctor Robert
Released on The Beatles' 1966 album Revolver, 'Doctor Robert' stands as a quintessential example of the band's experimental pop sound. The track features a distinctive, looping guitar riff that drives a narrative about a man who believes he is a doctor but is actually a criminal. George Harrison's composition showcases the group's growing sophistication, blending psychedelic elements with a catchy, danceable rhythm. The song reflects the era's fascination with the absurd and the surreal, capturing the spirit of the mid-1960s without relying on heavy distortion. It remains a defining track in the band's discography, illustrating their ability to craft memorable melodies that transcend their specific historical moment.