George Harrison wrote this iconic song around the time of The Beatles’ impending break-up; I find Harrison’s lyrics poignant involving a break-up of a different kind. The song is lovely – the sparseness of the lyrics only adds to its poignancy – and Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” production gives it its’ majestic touch.

Isn’t it a pity
Now, isn’t it a shame
How we break each other’s hearts
And cause each other pain
How we take each other’s love
Without thinking anymore
Forgetting to give back
Isn’t it a pity

Some things take so long
But how do I explain
When not too many people
Can see we’re all the same
And because of all their tears
Their eyes can’t hope to see
The beauty that surrounds them
Isn’t it a pity