John Lennon Lyrics to Fetch $553,000 at Auction

Handwritten lyrics scribbled by John Lennon on the back of a phone bill are expected to sell for 350, 000 pounds ($553,000) at auction.

Lennon scrawled some lyrics for “I’m Only Sleeping” on the back of a letter demanding overdue payment for his radiophone, an early car phone, The Guardian reported.

“I’m Only Sleeping” appeared on the Beatles’ classic 1966 album Revolver.

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