Elton John

Released: April 9, 1982

Songwriter: Gary Osborne Elton John

Producer: Chris Thomas

[Chorus 1]
I got a ball and chain hanging around my heart
You were the one to blame for tearing my world apart
I got a heart so true, you got a heart of ice
A little more love from you, it could have been paradise

[Chorus 2]
I got a ball and chain hanging around my heart
And if it's all the same maybe we should part
And I'm singing do do do
I'm singing do do do

[Bridge]
You had to tie me down inside a cage of doubt
I'm sick of being kicked around so this is where I get out

[Chorus 2]

[Bridge]
Oh oui baby you tried to hold me but you were slowly
Driving me insane
Oh oui baby

[Chorus 1]

[Bridge]
I couldn't take your pain, you couldn't take my love
So I'm going to quit this game `cause baby I've had enough

[Chorus 2]

I got a ball and chain hanging around my heart[x4]

[Outro]
And I'm singing do do do
I'm singing do do do

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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