Only A Northern Song
The Beatles · Yellow Submarine (Remastered) [2009]
If you're listening to this song
You may think the chords are going wrong
But they're not
He just wrote it like that
When you're listening late at night
You may think the bands are not quite right
But they are
They just play it like that
It doesn't really matter what chords I play
What words I say or time of day it is
As it's only a Northern Song
It doesn't really matter what clothes I wear
or how I fare or if my hair is brown
When it's only a Northern Song
If you think the harmony
Is a lttle dark and out of key
You're correct
There's nobody there
And I told you there's no one there
You may think the chords are going wrong
But they're not
He just wrote it like that
When you're listening late at night
You may think the bands are not quite right
But they are
They just play it like that
It doesn't really matter what chords I play
What words I say or time of day it is
As it's only a Northern Song
It doesn't really matter what clothes I wear
or how I fare or if my hair is brown
When it's only a Northern Song
If you think the harmony
Is a lttle dark and out of key
You're correct
There's nobody there
And I told you there's no one there
Only A Northern Song
Recorded during the Beatles' 1966 sessions, 'Only A Northern Song' appears on the Yellow Submarine (Remastered) album. The track features a distinctive arrangement that blends traditional folk elements with the band's signature pop production. As one of the group's final studio recordings, it reflects their evolving musical direction toward more experimental and orchestral textures. The song showcases the collaborative spirit of the band, with each member contributing to a composition that stands as a poignant example of their late-period work. Its inclusion in the remastered catalogue highlights its enduring appeal and significance in the history of rock music.