Not Guilty was written in 1968 and was a contender when The Beatles White Album was being recorded but after 102 studio takes it was abandoned until 1979. “It seems to be about that period: Paul-John-Apple- Rishikesh-Indian friends, etc.” Harrison wrote in his autobiography, “I Me Mine.”
[Verse 1]
Not guilty
Of getting in your way
While you're trying to steal the day
Not guilty
And I'm not here for the rest
I'm not trying to steal your vest
I am not trying to be smart
I only want what I can get
I'm really sorry for your ageing head
But like you heard me said
I'm not guilty
[Verse 2]
Not guilty
For being on your street
Getting underneath your feet
Not guilty
No use handing me a writ
While I'm trying to do my bit
I don't expect to take your heart
I only want what I can get
I'm really sorry that you're underfed
But like you heard me said
I'm not guilty
[Verse 3]
Not guilty
For looking like a freak
Making friends with every Sikh
Not guilty
For leading you astray
On the road to Mandalay
I won't upset the apple cart
I only want what I can get
I'm really sorry that you've been misled
But like you heard me said
I'm not guilty
Not Guilty was written by George Harrison.
Not Guilty was produced by Russ Titelman & George Harrison.
George Harrison released Not Guilty on Tue Feb 20 1979.