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Lovely Rita

From Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

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Lovely Rita

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 the 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? (Lovely meter maid) 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 Rita, meter maid) Lovely Rita maid (Lovely Rita, meter maid) Rita, meter maid (Lovely Rita, meter maid) oh, lovely Rita meter meter maid (Lovely Rita, meter maid) They'll never believe it

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"Lovely Rita" is a song by The Beatles from the album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released in 1967. The song was written by Lennon-McCartney, Paul McCartney. It was produced by George Martin.

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