Hey Bulldog
The Beatles · Yellow Submarine (Remastered) [2009]
Bullfrog, doing it again
Some kind of happiness is measured out in miles
What makes you think you're something special when you smile?
Child-like, no one understands
Jack knife, in your sweaty hands
Some kind of innocence is measured out in years
You don't know what it's like to listen to your fears
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
You can talk to me, if you're lonely you can talk to me
Yeah hey, oh!
Ho, ho!
Yeah!
Ho, ho, ho, ho!
Ho, ho!
Big man (Yeah), walking in the park
Wigwam, frightened of the dark
Some kind of solitude is measured out in you
You think you know me but you haven't got a clue
You can talk to me
You can talk to me
You can talk to me, if you're lonely you can talk to me
Hey!
Wahoo woof! Woof!
Hey bulldog! Hey bulldog!
Hey bulldog! Hey bulldog!
Hey man, what's that noise?
Woof!
What d'you say?
I said woof!
D'you know anymore?
Wooaah ha ha ha!
You've got it, that's great! That's right! That's it, man, woo!
Give it to me, man, hurry! I've got ten children, woo!
Ah ho! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Quiet boy, quiet!
OK
Hey bulldog!
Hey bulldog!
Hey Bulldog
Recorded during The Beatles' 1966 sessions for the Yellow Submarine soundtrack, 'Hey Bulldog' stands as a rare example of the group's experimental phase, blending rock with orchestral arrangements and vocal harmonies. The track features the distinctive 'Hey, hey, hey, hey' vocal motif, which became a signature element of the song. Released on the remastered 2009 Yellow Submarine album, the recording reflects the band's departure from their earlier pop formula, incorporating complex time signatures and a driving rhythm that showcased their evolving musical direction. As part of their broader discography, this work highlights the creative risks The Beatles took in the mid-1960s, influencing countless artists who followed in their wake. The song remains a testament to the group's ability to innovate while maintaining their unique sonic identity.