Drive My Car
The Beatles · Rubber Soul (Remastered) [2009]
Asked a girl what she wanted to be
She said baby can't you see
I wanna be famous, a star of the screen
But you do something in between
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
I told that girl that my prospects were good
And she said baby it's understood
Working for peanuts is all very fine
But I can show you a better time
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you br>
I told that girl I could start right away
And she said listen baby I've got something to say
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
But I've found a driver and that's a start
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
She said baby can't you see
I wanna be famous, a star of the screen
But you do something in between
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
I told that girl that my prospects were good
And she said baby it's understood
Working for peanuts is all very fine
But I can show you a better time
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you br>
I told that girl I could start right away
And she said listen baby I've got something to say
I got no car and it's breaking my heart
But I've found a driver and that's a start
Baby, you can drive my car
yes, I'm gonna be a star
Baby you can drive my car
And maybe I'll love you
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Beep beep mm beep beep, yeah
Drive My Car
Recorded during the sessions for Rubber Soul, "Drive My Car" stands as a quintessential example of The Beatles' evolution into a more mature, jazz-influenced pop sound. Released in 1965, the track features Paul McCartney's distinctive vocal delivery and a harmonica solo that highlights the band's growing sophistication. The song captures the group's shift away from simple rock structures toward more complex arrangements and introspective themes, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of mid-1960s Britain. As a staple of their discography, it remains a defining moment in their catalog, showcasing their ability to blend folk, rock, and jazz elements seamlessly.