Eleanor Rigby
Eleanor Rigby

Kansas ft. London Symphony Orchestra - Eleanor Rigby Lyrics

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Jul 26, 2011
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Eleanor Rigby Music Video

Eleanor Rigby Lyrics

Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people

Eleanor Rigby picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has been
Lives in a dream
Waits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door
Who is it for?
All the lonely people
Where do they all come from ?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong ?
Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hear
No one comes near.

Look at him working.
Darning his socks in the night when there's nobody there
What does he care?
All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Ah, look at all the lonely people
Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name

Nobody came
Father McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the grave
No one was saved
All the lonely people
Where do they all come from?
All the lonely people
Where do they all belong?

Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote 'Eleanor Rigby'?

    'Eleanor Rigby' was originally written by Paul McCartney of The Beatles, with songwriting credit shared with John Lennon. Although McCartney wrote most of the song, Lennon claimed significant contribution in later years.

  2. What is unique about the Beatles' original 'Eleanor Rigby'?

    The original 'Eleanor Rigby' by The Beatles is notable for its string octet arrangement composed by George Martin, marking a departure from typical rock instrumentation. None of The Beatles played instruments on this track; instead, the song featured a classical ensemble.

  3. How does the Kansas version of 'Eleanor Rigby' differ from the original?

    The Kansas version of 'Eleanor Rigby' features an orchestral arrangement with the London Symphony Orchestra, providing a rich, symphonic take on the classic Beatles song while retaining the lyrics and melancholic theme of the original.

  4. When was the Kansas version of 'Eleanor Rigby' released?

    Kansas released their version of 'Eleanor Rigby' on their 1998 album 'Always Never the Same,' which featured re-recordings of their previous works along with covers, performed with the London Symphony Orchestra.

  5. Why does 'Eleanor Rigby' resonate with listeners?

    'Eleanor Rigby' resonates for its poignant lyrics about loneliness and the human condition. The vivid storytelling, set to a haunting melody, allows listeners to connect to the theme of solitude across generations, highlighting the universal nature of its message.

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