Paul McCartney turns 64

Sir Paul McCartney turned 64 on Sunday. (The irony, of course, is that in the 1960's his generation was saying that you can't trust anyone over thirty.) It is fitting that this landmark birthday falls on Father's Day, since Paul wrote the song, "When I'm Sixty-Four," as a tribute to his father. In honour of Sir Paul's birthday, I'll quote the song that he and John Lennon wrote together oh so many years ago.

When I get older, losing my hair,
many years from now,
will you still be sending me a valentine,
birthday greetings, bottle of wine.
If I'd been out till quarter to three
would you lock the door?
Will you still need me,
will you still feed me
when I'm sixty-four?

You'll be older too.
And if you say the word
I could stay with you.

I could be handy mending a fuse
when your lights have gone.
You can knit a sweater by the fireside.
Sunday mornings, go for a ride.
Doing the garden,
digging the weeds,
who could ask for more?
Will you still need me,
will you still feed me
when I'm sixty-four?

Every summer we can rent a cottage on the
Isle of Wight, if it's not too dear.
We shall scrimp and save.
Grandchildren on your knee
Vera, Chuck, and Dave.

Send me a postcard, drop me a line
stating point of view.
Indicate precisely what you mean to say,
Yours sincerely, wasting away.
Give me your answer, fill in a form.
Mine forever more.
Will you still need me,
will you still feed me
when I'm sixty-four.

More Links

Paul McCartney's official page

The official Beatles page

Wikipedia: The Beatles

Steve's Beatles page

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