Elton John

Released: April 10, 1970

Songwriter: Elton John Bernie Taupin

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
Who'll walk me down to church
When I'm sixty years of age
When the ragged dog they gave me
Has been ten years in the grave
And señorita play guitar
Play it just for you
My rosary has broken
And my beads have all slipped through

[Verse 2]
You've hung up your great coat and
You've laid down your gun
You know the war you fought in
Wasn't too much fun

[Chorus]
And the future you're giving me
Holds nothing for a gun
I've no wish to be living
Sixty years on

[Verse 3]
Yes, I'll sit with you and talk
Let your eyes relive again
I know my vintage prayers
Would be very much the same
And Magdelena plays the organ
Plays it just for you
Your choral lamp that burns so low
When you are passing through

[Chorus]
And the future you're giving me
Holds nothing for a gun
I've no wish to be living
Sixty years on

Elton John is a British singer, pianist and composer whose unique blend of pop and rock styles turned him into one of the biggest music icons of the 20th century. Elton has sold more than 250 million albums, making him one of the best-selling musicians ever.

He excelled in music from a young age, attending the prestigious Academy of Music on a scholarship at just eleven years old. In 1970 he released his first self-titled album, making him a huge international star.

Some of his most famous hits include “Crocodile Rock”, “Philadelphia Freedom” and “Take the Long Way Home”.

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