Girl is a Beatles song from the 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The track is a melancholic folk rock pop piece and was the last complete song recorded for Rubber Soul. Musically it nods to Greek influences with capos on the acoustic guitars and a 12‑string overdub, giving a bright, bouzouki‑like feel. Lyrically the “girl” is an archetype Lennon had been searching for, a dream he says may have pointed to Yoko Ono. In the middle eight the group uses a playful breathy vocal moment inspired by the Beach Boys. The song runs about 2:32 and was produced by George Martin. A US single release was planned in 1977 but cancelled, though promotional copies exist; it has appeared on various Rubber Soul era compilations and reissues. Personnel includes John Lennon on lead vocal and acoustic guitar, Paul McCartney on bass and backing vocals, George Harrison on 12‑string and backing vocals, and Ringo Starr on drums.
