Written by for his young son Sean , " Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) " is a tender lullaby that serves as a centerpiece of the 1980 album Double Fantasy .
The song ends with Lennon whispering "Goodnight, Sean. See you in the morning," mirroring a nightly ritual he shared with his son. Cultural Legacy Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
The lyrics include the phrase "Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better," a nod to the Émile Coué mantra and a reflection of Lennon's own personal evolution during his quiet years at the Dakota . Written by for his young son Sean ,