The song originated during a period of romantic intrigue surrounding Harrison's marriage to Pattie Boyd and Wood's to his wife Krissie, which culminated in Boyd leaving Harrison for his and Wood's mutual friend Eric Clapton.
The song originated during a period of media speculation regarding Harrison's marriage to Pattie Boyd and Wood's to his wife Krissie. Adding to the romantic intrigue at the time, Boyd left Harrison for his and Wood's mutual friend Eric Clapton.