I Lost My Little Girl
Paul McCartney
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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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Written by: PAUL MCCARTNEY
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10 facts about this song
AuthorshipPaul McCartney wrote "I Lost My Little Girl" at the age of 14. It was his first attempt at composing a song.
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BackgroundThe song was written after the death of McCartney's mother, which marked it with significant emotional depth.
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LyricsArguably, 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.
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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.
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ReleaseAn acoustic version of the song was eventually released on McCartney's 1991 Unplugged album.
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PerformanceNotably, McCartney included "I Lost My Little Girl" in his setlist for the first time during his 1991 MTV Unplugged performance.
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InstrumentsIn the 1991 acoustic version, McCartney played the song solo with just a guitar, contributing to its raw and intimate feel.
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Sound Check TraditionIt's said that McCartney would frequently use this song during sound checks throughout his career.
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Hidden GemDespite not being one of McCartney's most well-known songs, it has been recognized by fans as a hidden gem in his discography.
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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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