Not guilty
Beatles · Anthology 3
Not guilty
for getting in your way
while you're trying to steal the day.
Not guilty
and I'm not here for the rest,
I'm not trying to steal your vest.
I am not trying to be smart,
I only want what I can get.
I'm really sorry for your ageing head.
But like you heard me said:
not guilty.
No use handing me a writ
while I'm trying to do my bit.
I don't expect to take your heart.
I only want what I can get.
I'm really sorry that you're underfed.
But like you heard me said:
not guilty.
Not guilty
for looking like a freak,
making friends with every Sikh.
Not guilty
for leading you astray
on the road to Mandalay.
I won't upset the apple cart.
I only want what I can get.
I'm really sorry that you've been misled.
But like you heard me said:
not guilty.
for getting in your way
while you're trying to steal the day.
Not guilty
and I'm not here for the rest,
I'm not trying to steal your vest.
I am not trying to be smart,
I only want what I can get.
I'm really sorry for your ageing head.
But like you heard me said:
not guilty.
No use handing me a writ
while I'm trying to do my bit.
I don't expect to take your heart.
I only want what I can get.
I'm really sorry that you're underfed.
But like you heard me said:
not guilty.
Not guilty
for looking like a freak,
making friends with every Sikh.
Not guilty
for leading you astray
on the road to Mandalay.
I won't upset the apple cart.
I only want what I can get.
I'm really sorry that you've been misled.
But like you heard me said:
not guilty.
Not Guilty
Released on The Beatles' 1995 anthology album Anthology 3, "Not Guilty" is a rare studio recording featuring the group's first vocal performance since 1969. The track serves as a poignant reflection on the band's final days, capturing George Harrison's distinctive vocal style and the group's evolving sound in their later years. While the song was not released during the band's active touring period, its inclusion in the anthology highlights the enduring legacy of The Beatles and the significance of their final recorded material. The recording stands as a testament to the group's musical evolution, offering listeners a glimpse into their creative process during the late 1960s.