Beatles vs. the Metric System


Did the Beatles ever use the metric system in their lyrics? Let's find out!
MILES: Hey Bulldog, Helter Skelter, I'm Only Sleeping
CUP: Doctor Robert, Across the Universe, A Day in the Life
YARD: Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
STONE: Dig It
POUNDS: Maggie Mae
HOGSHEAD: Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite
FEET: You've Got to Hide Your Love Away, Come Together, Good Day Sunshine, Lady Madonna, Taxman, I'll Cry Instead, Help
METER: Lovely Rita Meter Maid

Looks like the imperial system is the "measurable" winner here.  And this doesn't even include all the American covers:
Johnny B. Goode ("many people coming from miles around")
Memphis, Tennessee ("half a mile from the Mississippi Bridge")
Rock and Roll Music ("they're drinking home brew from a wooden cup")
Hallelujah, I Love Her So ("she brings me coffee in my favorite cup")
A Shot of Rhythm and Blues ("feet start movin' around")
Honey Don't ("you got that sand all over your feet")

The only song that even comes close is Revolution 9.  At about 3:52, you can hear someone say "telegram."  Maybe they were talking about very a small measure of mass being sent over the wires.

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