Octopus's Garden
The Beatles
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I'd like to be under the sea In an octopus' garden in the shade He'd let us in, knows where we've been In his octopus' garden in the shade I'd ask my friends to come and see An octopus' garden with me I'd like to be under the sea In an octopus' garden in the shade. We would be warm below the storm In our little hideaway beneath the waves Resting our head on the sea bed In an octopus' garden near a cave We would sing and dance around Because we know we can't be found I'd like to be under the sea In an octopus' garden in the shade We would shout and swim about The coral that lies beneath the waves (Lies beneath the ocean waves) Oh what joy for every girl and boy Knowing they're happy and they're safe (Happy and they're safe) We would be so happy you and me No one there to tell us what to do I'd like to be under the sea In an octopus' garden with you.
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6 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Octopus's Garden" is a song by the English rock band, The Beatles, from their 1969 album, "Abbey Road". It is the second song on the album that was composed and sung by Ringo Starr, the drummer of the band.
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Inspiration2. Ringo Starr was inspired to write the song during a boating trip with his family in Sardinia in 1968. During the trip, Starr learned about how octopuses gather stones and shiny objects to build gardens, which they then live in.
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Composition and Recording3. Starr started composing the song during a period when he temporarily left the Beatles due to band tensions. He even got some assistance from George Harrison in composing the song.
4. Although Starr had written the basic lyrics and melody, he needed help to weave it into a song structure, so George Harrison offered his assistance during the Abbey Road sessions in 1969.
5. John Lennon, who was recovering from a car crash during initial recording of "Octopus's Garden", made a significant contribution to the finished track, including its guitar riff.
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Reception6. The song became a fan favorite and is seen as a charming, child-like track that added a light touch to the "Abbey Road" album.
7. It has been covered by a variety of artists, including children's musician Raffi.
8. The song also became popular as part of the Beatles-themed animated film, "Yellow Submarine", rising it to cult status among Beatles' fans.
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Post-Beatles9. After the split of The Beatles, Starr continued to perform "Octopus's Garden" at his live concerts with his All-Starr Band.
10. In 2014, Starr released a children's book, also titled "Octopus's Garden", with the song's lyrics as text and illustrations by Ben Cort.
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Trivia11. Starr is known to have remarked that writing "Octopus's Garden" was an attempt to emulate "Yellow Submarine", another Beatles' song he has sung.
12. "Octopus's Garden" is one of only two songs, alongside "Don't Pass Me By", which Starr both wrote and took lead vocal for The Beatles.
13. Interestingly, despite its aquatic theme, Ringo Starr himself can't swim and has a fear of water.
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