The song is in (well, almost--the recording is a little out of tune). Sounds to me like the guitar is capoed at the 3rd fret and playing in . Lovely Rita meter maid C G Lovely Rita meter maid Lovely Rita meter maid nothing can come between us When it gets dark I tow your heart away Standing by a parking meter when I caught a glimpse of Rita Filling in a ticket in her little white book. In a cap she looked much older, and the bag across her shoulder Made her look a little like a military man Lovely Rita meter maid may I enquire discreetly When are you free to take some tea with me? (Ah) Rita! piano solo Took her out and tried to win her, had a laugh, and over dinner Told her I would really like to see her again Got the bill and Rita paid it, took her home, I nearly made it, Sitting on the sofa with a sister or two Oh, lovely Rita, meter maid, where would I be without you? Give us a wink and make me think of you! Lovely Rita meter maid Lovely Rita meter maid Lovely Rita meter maid Lovely Rita meter maid