Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Paul McCartney · Ram [1971]
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
We're so sorry if we caused you any pain
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But there's no one left at home and I believe I'm gonna rain
We're so sorry but we haven't heard a thing all day
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But if anything should happen, we'll be sure to give a ring
We're so sorry Uncle Albert
But we haven't done a bloody thing all day
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But the kettle's on the boil, and we're so easily called away
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Admiral Halsey notified me
He had to have a berth or he couldn't get to sea
I had another look and I had a cup of tea and butter pie (Butter pie)
(The butter wouldn't melt so I put it in the pie)
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Live a little, be a gypsy, get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground
Live a little, get around
Live a little, be a gypsy, get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground Live a little, get around
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
We're so sorry if we caused you any pain
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But there's no one left at home and I believe I'm gonna rain
We're so sorry but we haven't heard a thing all day
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But if anything should happen, we'll be sure to give a ring
We're so sorry Uncle Albert
But we haven't done a bloody thing all day
We're so sorry, Uncle Albert
But the kettle's on the boil, and we're so easily called away
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Admiral Halsey notified me
He had to have a berth or he couldn't get to sea
I had another look and I had a cup of tea and butter pie (Butter pie)
(The butter wouldn't melt so I put it in the pie)
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Live a little, be a gypsy, get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground
Live a little, get around
Live a little, be a gypsy, get around (Get around)
Get your feet up off the ground Live a little, get around
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Hands across the water (Water)
Heads across the sky
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
Released on the 1971 album Ram, "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" stands as a defining work of Paul McCartney's solo career. The track features a distinctive double-tracked vocal performance that creates a rich, layered texture, showcasing McCartney's evolving songwriting and production techniques during this pivotal period. Often cited as one of the greatest songs of the 1970s, the piece blends folk-rock sensibilities with psychedelic influences, reflecting the era's musical landscape. Its enduring popularity highlights McCartney's ability to craft complex, emotionally resonant material that transcends its original release.