John Lennon's Most Heartbreaking Song Paul McCartney Called Beautiful

John Lennon delivered some of the most celebrated songs in music history, both during his time with The Beatles and throughout his solo career. Among his most enduring solo works are "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," "Woman," "Jealous Guy," "(Just Like) Starting Over," "Give Peace a Chance," "Grow Old with Me," "Nobody Told Me," "Watching the Wheels," and arguably his most universally beloved composition, "Imagine." Yet among the many songs Lennon wrote, one held a particularly special place in the heart of Paul McCartney. That song is “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy),” a deeply personal track from Double Fantasy, his fifth collaborative studio album with Yoko Ono.
John Lennon Wrote "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" as a Tribute to His Son Sean

“I haven’t chosen any Beatles records, but if we had more than eight, I probably would have. I haven’t chosen any of my records so to sum up the whole thing I have chosen one of John Lennon’s from Double Fantasy, which I think is a beautiful song very moving to me. So, I’d like to sum up the whole thing by playing ‘Beautiful Boy.’”

The song reflects Lennon’s desire to protect his child from the world’s uncertainties, capturing a peaceful, intimate moment. The lyrics go, "Close your eyes / Have no fear / The monster's gone / He's on the run / And your daddy's here." Lennon also once spoke about how proud he is of his son and the hands-on role he played in raising him. He explained that “Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)” is simply about Sean, with the music and lyrics coming naturally from his love as a father. 

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