Written by: Lennon-McCartney
Recorded: 23, 24 February; 7, 21 March 1967
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Geoff Emerick
Released: 1 June 1967 (UK)
Available on:
Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Paul McCartney: vocals, piano, bass
John Lennon: backing vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
George Harrison: backing vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
Ringo Starr: drums
George Martin: piano
Lovely Rita meter maid.
Lovely Rita meter maid.
Lovely Rita meter maid.
Nothing can come between us,
When it gets dark I tow your heart away.
Standing by a parking meter,
When I caught a glimpse of Rita,
Filling in a ticket in her little white book.
In a cap she looked much older,
And the bag across her shoulder
Made her look a little like a military man.
Lovely Rita meter maid,
May I inquire discreetly,
When are you free,
To take some tea with me.
Rita!
Took her out and tried to win her,
Had a laugh and over dinner,
Told her I would really like to see her again,
Got the bill and Rita paid it,
Took her home and nearly made it,
Sitting on a sofa with a sister or two.
Oh, lovely Rita meter maid,
Where would I be without you,
Give us a wink and make me think of you.
Lovely meter maid…