Listening to Penny Lane

Couple notes:

  • Written and sung by Paul
  • Verse is written in the key of Bmaj, and chorus switches to the key of Amaj. The “Penny Lane is in my ears” melody cleverly disguises the key change
  • Common chord between the Amaj and Bmaj key is a G#min with the Emaj (Amaj V chord) being used as the pivot to switch from the B to A 
  • Originally written for Sgt. Peppers along with Strawberry Fields Forever; both songs were released as a double A-side, then later featured on Magical Mystery Tour
  • Piccolo 4ever
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