This site covers the original British Beatles Albums plus analyses of the lyrics of non-album tracks.
Information on how the Beatles wrote the lyrics to their songs on The Beatles (white album) can be navigated from below the album cover.
Beatles Album: The Beatles AKA The White Album : Track 9
Year: 1968
Lyrics: Lennon, McCartney
Length: 2.28
The lyrics to the Martha my dear song were written by Paul McCartney and the name inspired by his dog. The song is yet another one written about Paul's love for Jane Asher. The song is basically asking Martha (Jane) to come back to him and get married, after he had yet again cheated on her.
At this time Paul had met Linda McCartney, and this period signifies the last of many songs that Paul wrote for Jane.
John Lennon: Bass guitar
Paul McCartney: Vocals, Piano
George Harrison: Lead guitar
Ringo Starr: Drums
Other: Stings, Brass