Most people find some small dose of solace, or salve, in song after a relationship ends.

Here are some Beatles lyrics that Paul McCartney himself wrote, from which he might find similar refuge after learning yesterday he owes ex-wife Heather Mills $48 million in a divorce settlement:

First and foremost, he must heal. And not brood:

Anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain

Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.

For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool

By making his world a little colder.

(Hey Jude, 1968, single)

Even if he's wistful about his relationship with Heather, wishing it hadn't ended, he must be realistic:

Your day breaks, your mind aches

There will be time when all the things she said

Will fill your head

You won't forget her

And in her eyes you see nothing

No sign of love behind the tears

Cried for no one

A love that should have lasted years

(For No One, 1966, from Revolver album)

After all, it's not like he'll ever have these worries about poor ol' Heather:

Lady Madonna, children at your feet.

Wonder how you manage to make ends meet.

Who finds the money? When you pay the rent?

Did you think that money was heaven sent?

(Lady Madonna, 1968, single)

Bottom line, Paul just needs to find someone -- as he did with his late first wife. Linda -- about whom he can say :

And in the end

The love you take [ED: and not the money]

Is equal to the love you make.