Paperback Writer (Live)

*Applause* [Refrain] Paperback writer, writer, writer [Verse 1] Sir or Madam, would you read my book? It took me years to write, will you take a look? It's based on a novel by a man named Lear And I need a job, so I wanna be a paperback writer Paperback writer [Verse 2] It's a dirty story of a dirty man And his clinging wife doesn't understand His sons are working for the Daily Mail It's a steady job, but he wants to be a paperback writer Paperback writer [Refrain] Paperback writer, writer, writer [Verse 3] It's a thousand pages, give or take a few (Frère) I'll be writing more in a week or two (Jacquеs) I could make it longer if you like thе style (Frère) I can change it 'round, and I wanna be a paperback writer (Jacques) Paperback writer [Verse 4] If you really like it, you can have the rights (Frère) It could make a million for you overnight (Jacques) If you must return it, you can send it here (Frère) But I need a break, and I wanna be a paperback writer (Jacques) Paperback writer [Refrain] Paperback writer, writer, writer [Outro] (Paperback writer) Paperback writer (Paperback writer) Paperback writer (Paperback writer) Paperback writer (Paperback writer) Paperback writer *Applause* Thank you