Elton John

Released: May 13, 1980

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Clive Franks Elton John

[Verse 1]
I built a wall in China, I sank an ocean liner
I've wrecked homes, I've burned thrones, chasing the crown
I've put thorns in your feet, I spread plague in the streets
I've sprung traps, confused maps, chasing the crown

[Chorus]
Chasing the crown 'til he bites the apple
I was licking my lips 'til the sun come down
I'm chasing the crown, crown, I'm chasing the crown
I'm taking a turn in the right direction
By leaving his soul in the lost and found
I'm chasing the crown, I'm chasing the crown

[Verse 2]
I saw the tea float in Boston, I saw the live wire shock 'em
I made them float, I made them drown, chasing them 'round
I laid the desert sands, I froze the polar caps
Well, they'd dry out, and I'd shout "Hey, I'm chasing the crown"

[Chorus]
Chasing the crown 'til he bites the apple
I was licking my lips when the sun come down
I'm chasing the crown, crown, I'm chasing the crown
I'm taking a turn in the right direction
By leaving his soul in the lost and found
I'm chasing the crown, I'm chasing the crown (Hey)
(Hey)

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the crown 'til he bites the apple
I was licking my lips 'til the sun come down
I'm chasing the crown, crown, I'm chasing the crown
I'm taking a turn in the right direction
By leaving his soul in the lost and found
I'm chasing the crown, I'm chasing the crown

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Outro]
I built a wall in China, I sank an ocean liner
I've wrecked homes, I've burned thrones, chasing the crown
I've put thorns in your feet, I spread plague in the streets
I've sprung traps, I've confused maps, chasing the crown
I saw the tea float in Boston, I saw the live wire shock 'em
Made them float, made them drown, chasing them 'round
I built a wall, I built a wall in China
I'm chasing the crown

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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