You Never Give Me Your Money
Beatles · Abbey Road
You only give me your funny paper
And in the middle of negotiations
You break down
I never give you my number
I only give you my situation
And in the middle of investigation
I break down
Out of college, money spent
See no future, pay no rent
All the money's gone, nowhere to go
Any jobber got the sack
Monday morning, turning back
Yellow lorry slow, nowhere to go
But oh, that magic feeling, nowhere to go
Oh, that magic feeling
Nowhere to go
One sweet dream
Pick up the bags and get in the limousine
Soon we'll be away from here
Step on the gas and wipe that tear away
One sweet dream came true today
Came true today
Came true today (yes it did)
One two three four five six seven,
All good children go to Heaven
You Never Give Me Your Money
Released as the final track on The Beatles' 1969 double album Abbey Road, this song stands as a distinct departure from the group's earlier pop sensibilities. Recorded during the band's final studio sessions, it features a complex arrangement and a spoken-word intro by John Lennon, reflecting the group's experimentation with longer-form compositions and jazz influences. The track exemplifies the musical maturity of the era, blending rock with orchestral elements and showcasing the diverse talents of the four members. As part of the Abbey Road catalogue, it remains a significant piece of their discography, often cited for its intricate production and the subtle shifts in tone that characterize the album's closing movement.