"We Can Work It Out" was first issued as a double A-side singe with "Day Tripper" on December 3, 1965. The song was recorded during the sessions for the band's Rubber Soul album (was released the same day). McCartney wrote the words and music to the verses and the chorus, with lyrics that might have been personal, probably relating to his relationship with actress Jane Asher. McCartney then presented the song to Lennon, who contributed the bridge. "We Can Work It Out" topped the hitlists in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, New Zealand, and Ireland.