The Beatles — Lovely Rita

Lovely Rita

(Lovely Rita meter maid) [x2]

Lovely Rita… meter maid!
Noting 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… I nearly made it
Sitting on the 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 Rita meter maid) [x4]…