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Classic Hit: Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles - 1966

Eleanor Rigby, by The Beatles, is a song released in 1966. It tells the story of two lonely individuals, Eleanor Rigby and Father McKenzie, who both lead isolated lives. The song highlights themes of loneliness and the human need for connection.



Did You Know

  • Eleanor Rigby was released in 1966 as a part of The Beatles' album "Revolver".


  • The song was predominantly written by Paul McCartney and features vocals by him and John Lennon.
  • "Eleanor Rigby" is a departure from The Beatles' typical rock 'n' roll sound, as it is characterized by its somber lyrics and classical-inspired instrumentation.

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Lyrics

Ah, look at all the lonely people

Ah, look at all the lonely people


Eleanor Rigby picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been

Lives in a dream

Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door

Who is it for?


All the lonely people

Where do they all come from?

All the lonely people

Where do they all belong?


Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear

No one comes near

Look at him working, darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there

What does he care?


All the lonely people

Where do they all come from?

All the lonely people

Where do they all belong?


Ah, look at all the lonely people

Ah, look at all the lonely people


Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name

Nobody came

Father McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave

No one was saved


All the lonely people

(Ah, look at all the lonely people)

Where do they all come from?

All the lonely people

(Ah, look at all the lonely people)

Where do they all belong?

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