I Lost My Little Girl

Paul McCartney

About I Lost My Little Girl

"I Lost My Little Girl" is the first song written by Paul McCartney, when he was 14, in 1956. A performance of this song can be heard on McCartney's 1991 album Unplugged (The Official Bootleg). McCartney wrote "I Lost My Little Girl" using his first guitar, a Framus Zenith (model 17) acoustic guitar, which he still owns. He wrote the song using only three chords. A version of this song featuring John Lennon on lead vocals was performed by the Beatles during their Get Back sessions.  


Year:
1991
1:46
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Well, I woke up late this morning
My head was in a whirl
Only then I realized
I lost my little girl
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Well, her clothes were not expensive
Her hair didn't always curl
I don't know why I love her
But I love my little girl
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Well, gather 'round people
Let me tell you the story
The very first song I wrote

Well, gather 'round people
Let me tell you the story
The very first song I wrote

I woke up late this morning
My head was in a whirl
Only then I realized
I lost my little girl
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I said

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Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the group's break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming the band Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine. more »

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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY

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10 facts about this song

Authorship
Paul McCartney wrote "I Lost My Little Girl" at the age of 14. It was his first attempt at composing a song.
Background
The song was written after the death of McCartney's mother, which marked it with significant emotional depth.
Lyrics
Arguably, the song's lyrics reflect young McCartney's feelings of loss and isolation after his mother's passing, hinting at the deeply personal nature of McCartney's early songwriting.
Recording
"I Lost My Little Girl" was first recorded during a sound check by The Beatles in 1962, but the recording was never officially released.
Release
An acoustic version of the song was eventually released on McCartney's 1991 Unplugged album.
Performance
Notably, McCartney included "I Lost My Little Girl" in his setlist for the first time during his 1991 MTV Unplugged performance.
Instruments
In the 1991 acoustic version, McCartney played the song solo with just a guitar, contributing to its raw and intimate feel.
Sound Check Tradition
It's said that McCartney would frequently use this song during sound checks throughout his career.
Hidden Gem
Despite not being one of McCartney's most well-known songs, it has been recognized by fans as a hidden gem in his discography.
Significance
"I Lost My Little Girl" represents a significant milestone in McCartney's illustrious career and lifelong songwriting journey, marking the moment when he stepped into the world of composing.

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