Old Brown Shoe
Beatles · Anthology 3
Right is only half of what's wrong
I want a short-haired girl
who sometimes wears it twice as long
Now I'm stepping out this old brown shoe
Baby I'm in love with you
I'm so glad you came here
It won't be the same now, I'm telling you
Pick me up from where
some try to drag me down
And when I see your smile
replacing every thoughtless frown
So escaping from this zoo
Baby I'm in love with you
I'm so glad you came here
it won't be the same now when I'm with you
If I grow up I'll be a singer
wearing rings on every finger
Not worrying what they or you'll say
I'll live and love and maybe some day
who knows baby, you may comfort me, heh
I may appear to be imperfect
my love is something you can't reject
I'm changing faster that the weather
If you and me should get together
Who knows baby, you may comfort me
I know my love is yours to miss
that love is something I'd hate
I'll make an early start
I'm making sure that I'm not late
For you sweet top lip I'm in the queue
Baby I'm in love with you
I'm so glad you came here
it won't be the same now when I'm with you
I'm so glad you came here
it won't be the same now when I'm with you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Tu la, tu ru tu
Old Brown Shoe
Released on the Beatles' 1995 anthology album Anthology 3, 'Old Brown Shoe' is a rare studio recording featuring the band's full lineup. The track was originally recorded in 1963 during the early days of the group's career, capturing their raw energy and harmonies before they achieved global superstardom. As a mid-tempo pop song with a distinct rhythm, it showcases the band's songwriting prowess and vocal chemistry. While not one of their most commercially successful singles, the recording stands as a significant piece of their early discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the musical foundation upon which their later, more complex works were built. The inclusion of this track on Anthology 3 highlights its historical importance and the band's enduring legacy in popular music.