Let's start by slinging some insults. John Lennon was a rubbish musician. He took an interest in performing music during the skiffle craze of the late fifties, and the ragtag, untidy style was a perfect fit for the young Lennon. Unlike McCartney, he was devoid of almost any formal musical tuition, his famously stern Aunt Mimi preferring him to...Learn More

You called it a day You said this was the end But you never bothered to see what's round the bend You're giving up easy Follow the impulse to give in But you haven't realised the real life's about to begin [HOOK] You've been looking out the door When the answer was within It'd take a thousand eyes to see What you are trying to find faith in Why...Learn More

Ba bada bada bada bada da da Approach like a shark, go off like a sea mine Sure that we'll be together in time Right now our love's a library We're playing the long game, we'll be legendary You're sure you're certain, but not certain you're sure Know that your target is through the door Make a move, the more moves you can make Throw your love...Learn More

James Paul McCartney was brought up by a music-loving father. McCartney Snr was a brass band enthusiast, and from an early age he would immerse his son in music of all disciplines. Not just Big Band and Jazz, but Skiffle too. McCartney's upbringing left him with an innately jazz and soul-oriented musical mind, and this influence is clear in his...Learn More

I went fly-fishing with a shellfish Who told me all of his best tricks Saying "never crown your king before he's born" I went sailing with a seagull Taught me how to shoot an eagle Saying "my life is a ball, who needs to mourn" [HOOK] This one's for the little bird The little bird that can't be heard I went hiking with a cockroach Made me hate...Learn More