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"Her Majesty" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. Written by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney, it is a brief tongue-in-cheek music hall song. Although credited to the band, McCartney is the only Beatle to appear on the track. "Her Majesty" is the final cut on the album and appears 14 seconds after the previous song "The End", but was not listed on the original sleeve. As such, it is considered one of the first examples of a hidden track in rock music. The song is a music hall style number reminiscent of George Formby. 


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Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl,
But she doesn't have a lot to say
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl
But she changes from day to day

I want to tell her that I love her a lot
But I gotta get a bellyful of wine
Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl
Someday I'm going to make her mine, oh yeah,
Someday I'm going to make her mine.

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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

Song Composition
"Her Majesty" is one of the shortest songs by The Beatles, with a duration of just 23 seconds.
Album Placement
Initially, "Her Majesty" was intended to fit into the medley on the second side of the "Abbey Road" album between the songs "Mean Mr. Mustard" and "Polythene Pam" but was later placed at the end of the album.
Unintentional Inclusion
The song's inclusion at the end of the Abbey Road album was actually a mistake by one of the studio engineers. It was supposed to be discarded, but instead, it ended up on the album's final mix.
The Surprise Element
Due to the song’s brief silence before it starts, and its position after 14 seconds of silence at the end of "The End", "Her Majesty" often surprises listeners upon their first listen to the album.
Lyrics and Themes
The song's lyrics suggest an infatuation with the Queen, referring specifically to "Her Majesty" – a respectful address for a ruling monarch in the UK.
Song Composer
"Her Majesty" was composed by Paul McCartney and is essentially a standalone vocal and acoustic guitar piece.
Non-utilized Recording
"Her Majesty" was recorded as part of a longer take that included "Polythene Pam" and "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window", but it was later separated from these in the final album.
Unique Feature
"Her Majesty" ends quite abruptly because the final chord was left on the recording tape for "Mean Mr. Mustard" when it was mistakenly cut.
Notable Performance
Paul McCartney has included "Her Majesty" in the set list of his live performances, often as part of a medley with "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)".
Royal Reception
Despite its lyrics, there's no record or public mention of Queen Elizabeth II (who was already on the throne when the song was released) reacting to or acknowledging the song.

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