“Picasso’s Last Words” was inspired, strangely enough, by Pablo Picasso’s reported last words. Dustin Hoffman asked Paul if he could turn them into a song, and was delighted when he did.
The song was recorded in Lagos, at a studio owned by Ginger Baker of Cream. Baker played “tin can filled with gr...
[Verse 1]
The grand old painter died last night
His paintings on the wall
Before he went, he bade us well
And said goodnight to us all
[Chorus]
"Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more"
"Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more"
[Verse 2]
3 o'clock in the morning, I'm getting ready for bed
It came without a warning
But I'll be waiting for you baby
I'll be waiting for you there
[Chorus]
So drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more
Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more
[French interlude]
[Bridge]
Jet!
Jet!
Jet!
Jet!
[Chorus]
Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more
Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more
I'll be waiting for you baby
[Chorus]
Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more (drink, drink)
Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I can't drink any more
[French interlude]
[Outro]
Drink to me, drink to my health
You know I
Hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Ho, hey ho
Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me) was written by Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney & Paul & Linda McCartney.
Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me) was produced by Paul McCartney.
Wings released Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me) on Wed Dec 05 1973.