While Holden admired Harrison's lyrics for imparting "an extraordinary sincerity that transcends questions of craftsmanship",[REF] other reviewers bristled at the apparent preachiness in songs such as "The Day the World Gets 'Round" [REF].
Elliot Huntley views the song as a "strong candidate" for the album's best track, thanks to its "stunning structure and melody twists" [REF].