reviewer to be conveying the message that "love is the answer to loneliness" and "that connection is the antidote to unreality." The song was sped up 12% from the demo, apparently to "effect the ... snappy tempo" as Alan W. Pollack has speculated. The tune is nearly completely pentatonic, comprising primarily the notes E, F, G, B and C. The refrain is higher than the verse; while the verse covers a full octave, the refrain, at its peak, is a fifth higher. The instrumental intro is four measures long, and the verse and refrain are eight measures. The introduction occurs in parallel E minor with the main thrust of the song being in E major, although in the recording the song is in E minor and the main thrust in E major as it was sped up from its original speed. There are several other occasions where Lennon moves to a chord from the parallel minor, e.g. in the chorus where the progression moves from a major tonic (I) chord to a minor subdominant (iv) chord. The move to minor harmony happens on the words 'alone' and 'afraid'. This combination of lyrics and harmony turning at the same point is a common Beatles device, and helps give the song a wistful feeling. The outro largely comprises the last half of the refrain repeated seven times, slowly fading out. Personnel Sixth take John Lennon – lead vocals, acoustic guitar Beatles version According to Ian MacDonald and Mark Lewisohn: John Lennon – double-tracked lead vocals, piano Paul McCartney – backing vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, bass guitar, double bass, harmonium, harpsichord, percussion George Harrison – backing vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitar, percussion Ringo Starr – backing vocals, drums, percussion Jeff Lynne – backing vocals, guitar Track listings All tracks written by Lennon–McCartney, except where noted. 7" (R6425) "Real Love" (Lennon) – 3:54 Recorded at The Dakota, New York City, circa 1979 (original demo) and at The Mill Studio, Sussex, in February 1995. "Baby's in Black" – 3:03 Recorded live at the Hollywood Bowl on 29 August 1965 (spoken introduction by Lennon) and 30 August 1965 (song performance). CD (CDR6425) "Real Love" (Lennon) – 3:54 "Baby's in Black" – 3:03 "Yellow Submarine" – 2:48 Recorded at EMI Studios, London, on 26 May and 1 June 1966. A new remix with a previously unreleased "marching" introduction with the sound effects mixed higher in volume throughout.