Octopus's Garden

Song ratings

Rating	Comments	Author	Date
		Daniel Boneschansker	October 18, 2008
	Ringo creates an uncomplicated fine song which of course gets bolstering as only the Beatles can...the background vocals, the fine guitar work from George, the greatly enjoyable instrumental section. For years I thought the lyrics were just silly, like Simon and Garfunkel's "Punky's Dilemna", but it turns out that octopi actually do surround their lairs with shiny objects, creating a sort of "garden" which inspired Ringo to write this song.	Bruce Beatlefan	December 1, 2005

Lyrics

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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