“Dear Prudence” is a song by The Beatles from their 1968 self-titled double album, commonly known as the “White Album.” It was primarily written by John Lennon, with some input from Paul McCartney. The song was inspired by Prudence Farrow, the sister of actress Mia Farrow, who was present with the Beatles during their retreat to Rishikesh, India, to study Transcendental Meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1968.
The lyrics of “Dear Prudence” are a plea to Prudence Farrow, who had become so dedicated to her meditation practice that she rarely left her room. The Beatles, particularly John Lennon, were concerned about her well-being and wanted her to come out and enjoy life more. The song is an invitation to Prudence to “come out to play.”
“Dear Prudence” is known for its catchy melody and harmonies, and it features acoustic guitar work from John Lennon and George Harrison. It’s considered one of the standout tracks from the White Album and remains a popular Beatles song to this day.