"We Can Work It Out" is a song by The Beatles, written by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. It was released as a double A-sided single with "Day Tripper" on December 3, 1965. The song features a collaboration where McCartney contributed the optimistic first half and Lennon the more impatient middle eight. It was recorded during the Rubber Soul sessions and became a chart- topping hit in multiple countries, including the UK and the US. The song highlights themes of compromise and reconciliation in relationships, emphasizing the idea that problems can be resolved together.