All Things Must Pass; Handwritten Lyrics

1970. Near fine. 17 lines handwritten by Mal Evans in ink, titled “Sunrise” the song would later be called “All Things Must Pass” the title song of George Harrison’s first solo album from 1970. “George Harrison” written in ink at the bottom right. An early working draft, close but unlikely a final draft based on the below differences. Ex Christie’s South Kensington 28/Aug/1987. These lyrics were copied by Evans from an earlier messy draft written by Harrison. Throughout his time as assitstant to the Beatle’s and later, Evans would make these handwritten copies for the purpose of cleaner working drafts and copies for recording sessions. Beautiful custom (truncated) morocco and handmade paper chemise and slipcase style box. Some short tears to the edges, minor soiling and toning, else near fine. Fourth line “that grey” was changed to “this grey”

First line of the last verse “a nighttime” has been conflated with published lyrics to “the nighttime”, though it sounds like it could be either.

“but” removed from the 4th line of the first 2 verses for the recorded version

“no” removed from the 4th line of the last verse for the recorded version

Perhaps the greatest solo album of any of the former Beatles, “All Things Must Pass” was a triple album of wonderful songs composed during an inspired artistic period when Harrison was only “allowed” two songs per Beatles album. This song—about the Beatles break up—was ultimately chosen as the title track of the album. Mal Evans was the personal assistant and road manager for the Beatles from 1963-1970 and continued his friendship with the individual members until his death in 1976. (Inventory #: 1102)