Elton John

Released: October 24, 1975

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
Can you tell me how old Dan might've done it
If he'd been here now, holy cow
My stars might've been read on the planet Mars
'Cause I don't have foresight to see
If we'll still be together in the twenty-first
In the twenty-first century, oh no

[Verse 2]
He's our flyin' ace, Pilot of the Future
In an endless space, holy cow
My eyes never saw a rocket that was quite that size
'Cause I don't have the energy
To be cat and mouse for the champions
For the champions of destiny, oh no

[Pre-Chorus]
So long, Captain Dan
I fail to see what motivates your hands
Goodbye, restless night
You know I love Dan Dare, but I couldn't make his flight
So long, so long, yeah

[Chorus]
Dan Dare doesn't know it
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
But I like the Mekon

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, so long, Captain Dan
I fail to see what motivates your hands
Goodbye, restless night
You know I love Dan Dare, but I couldn't make his flight
So long, so long

[Chorus]
Dan Dare doesn't know it
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
But I like the Mekon

[Chorus]
Dan Dare doesn't know it
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
But I like the Mekon

[Chorus]
Dan Dare doesn't know it
Doesn't know it, doesn't know it
But I like the Mekon

[Chorus]
Dan Dare doesn't know it, know it
Doesn't know it, know it, doesn't know it, know it, doesn't know it
But I like the Mekon

[Outro]
(Dan Dare doesn't know it, know it, doesn't know it, know it)
(Doesn't know it, know it, doesn't know it)
(Dan Dare doesn't know it, know it, doesn't know it, know it)
(Doesn't know it, know it, doesn't know it)

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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