Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!
Beatles · Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
For the benefit of Mr. Kite
there will be a show tonight on trampoline
The Hendersons will all be there
late of Pablo Fanques'fair, what a scene
Over men and horses hoops and garters
and lastly through a hogshead of real fire
In this way Mr. K will challenge the world
The celebrated Mr. K
performs his feats on Saturday at Bishopsgate
The Hendersons will dance and sing
as Mr. Kite flies through the ring, don't be late
Messers K. and H. assure the public
their production will be second to none
And of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz
The band begins at ten to six
when Mr. K performs his tricks without a sound
And Mr. H will demonstrate
ten somersets he'll undertake on solid ground
Having been some days in preparation
a splendid time is guaranteed for all
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill
there will be a show tonight on trampoline
The Hendersons will all be there
late of Pablo Fanques'fair, what a scene
Over men and horses hoops and garters
and lastly through a hogshead of real fire
In this way Mr. K will challenge the world
The celebrated Mr. K
performs his feats on Saturday at Bishopsgate
The Hendersons will dance and sing
as Mr. Kite flies through the ring, don't be late
Messers K. and H. assure the public
their production will be second to none
And of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz
The band begins at ten to six
when Mr. K performs his tricks without a sound
And Mr. H will demonstrate
ten somersets he'll undertake on solid ground
Having been some days in preparation
a splendid time is guaranteed for all
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill
Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite!
Released on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, this psychedelic rock track stands as a defining moment in The Beatles' evolution toward studio experimentation. The song features a distinctive, high-pitched vocal performance by George Harrison, accompanied by a whimsical flute solo that captures the album's surreal and theatrical spirit. As a key component of the 1967 masterpiece, the recording exemplifies the band's innovative approach to sound design and their ability to craft a cohesive, imaginative musical world. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's mastery of blending pop sensibilities with avant-garde elements, cementing their legacy as pioneers of rock music.