"THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO" (2.58) - #Beatles #theBeatles @theBEATLES" - Written by John Lennon about his marriage to "Yoko Ono", their trips to "Paris" and "Amsterdam", and their life. "John Lennon" sings lead, with Paul McCartney helping towards the end. "George Harrison" and "Ringo Starr" do not play on this number - John Lennon plays guitar, and "Paul McCartney" plays drums and piano. Recorded on April 22, 1969.