Fixing a Hole

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About Fixing a Hole

"Fixing a Hole" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released on their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It was written by Paul McCartney, although credited to Lennon–McCartney.


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1967
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I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
And stops my mind from wandering
Where it will go

I'm filling the cracks that ran through the door
And kept my mind from wandering
Where it will go

And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.

See the people standing there who disagree and never win
And wonder why they don't get in my door
I'm painting my room in the colourful way

And when my mind is wandering
There I will go
And it really doesn't matter if I'm wrong I'm right
Where I belong I'm right
Where I belong.

Silly people run around they worry me
And never ask me why they don't get past my door
I'm taking the time for a number of things
That weren't important yesterday
And I still go

I'm fixing a hole where the rain gets in
And stops my mind from wandering
Where it will go

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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They became the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed act in the history of popular music. Their best-known lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, they later utilised several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic rock, often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as "Beatlemania", but as their songwriting grew in sophistication, they came to be perceived by many fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the era's sociocultural revolutions. more »

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Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Fixing a Hole" is a song by the Beatles from their 1967 album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
Song Writer
The song was primarily written by Paul McCartney, but is officially credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership.
Song Inspiration
McCartney explained that the song was inspired by the literal act of fixing a hole in his farm in Scotland. Symbolically, it represented freeing his mind from distractions and focusing on his music.
Creative Control
It was one of the first songs the Beatles recorded after they had decided to stop touring, providing them with newfound creative control and time in the studio.
George Martin’s Absence
This was one of the only songs from "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” that producer George Martin did not oversee. Instead, it was produced by McCartney and engineer Geoff Emerick.
Unique Instrumentation
The song features a harpsichord alongside more traditional rock instruments, demonstrating the Beatles' innovative use of a diverse range of instruments.
Recording Location
"Fixing a Hole" was the first Beatles song recorded outside of EMI Studios. It was partially recorded at Regent Sound Studios in London.
Release and Reception
While it was not released as a single, it reached number 1 on the Billboard 200 as part of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and remains a fan favorite.
Controversial Interpretation
Some fans interpret the song as a reference to drug use, particularly the line "And it really doesn’t matter if I’m wrong I’m right/Where I belong I’m right/Where I belong.” McCartney, however, has denied this.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered "Fixing a Hole," including Sergio Mendes, The Fireman, and Humble Pie.

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