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Penny Lane
The Beatles
In Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs
Of every head he's had the pleasure to know.
And all the people that come and go
Stop and say hello.
On the corner is a banker with a motorcar,
The little children laugh at him behind his back.
And the banker never wears a mack
In the pouring rain, very strange.
Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
There beneath the blue suburban skies
I sit, and meanwhile back
In penny Lane there is a fireman with an hourglass
And in his pocket is a portrait of the Queen.
He likes to keep his fire engine clean,
It's a clean machine.
Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
A four of fish and finger pies
In summer, meanwhile back
Behind the shelter in the middle of a roundabout
The pretty nurse is selling poppies from a tray
And tho' she feels as if she's in a play
She is anyway.
In Penny Lane the barber shaves another customer,
We see the banker sitting waiting for a trim.
And then the fireman rushes in
From the pouring rain, very strange.
Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
There beneath the blue suburban skies
I sit, and meanwhile back.
Penny lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
There beneath the blue suburban skies,
Penny Lane.
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Penny Lane by The Beatles is a nostalgic reflection on the British band's hometown of Liverpool. The song paints a vivid picture of the everyday scenes and characters they encountered on Penny Lane, a real street that held personal significance for them. Key themes include nostalgia, childhood memories, and the vibrancy of local life. With its whimsical and detailed descriptions, the song captures the essence of a bustling, yet charming community. Particularly poignant moments include the imagery of the banker, barber, and fireman, each contributing to the narrative with their unique idiosyncrasies.
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