Norwegian Wood (this bird has flown)
Beatles · Anthology 2
Or should I say she once had me
She showed me her room
Isn't it good Norwegian wood?
She asked me to stay
And she told me to sit anywhere
So I looked around
And I noticed there wasn't a chair
I sat on a rug biding my time
drinking her wine
We talked until two and then she said
it's time for bed
She told me she worked
in the morning and started to laugh
I told her I didn't
and crawled off to sleep in the bath
And when I awoke I was alone
This bird had flown
So I lit a fire
Isn't it good Norwegian wood?
Norwegian Wood (this bird has flown)
Released on the Beatles' 1994 Anthology 2 compilation, this track reimagines the band's 1965 classic 'Norwegian Wood' with a distinct, stripped-down acoustic arrangement. The recording features Paul McCartney on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, offering a more intimate and reflective take on the song that originally defined the group's transition into psychedelic rock. While the original version relied heavily on electric instruments and tape effects, this rendition highlights the song's melodic core and McCartney's vocal delivery. As part of the Anthology series, the track serves as a retrospective showcase of the band's early work, presenting the material in a context that emphasizes its enduring lyrical themes and musical structure without the production density of the 1960s era.