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Into the Old Man’s ShoesElton John

Released: October 26, 1970

Songwriter: Elton John Bernie Taupin

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
I'm moving out of Tombstone, yeah
With the sun behind my back
I'm tired of people talking of things that I lack
Ever since a week ago
The day he passed away
I've been taking too much notice
Of the things they've had to say
And all they say is you ain't half the man he used to be
He had strength and he worked his life to feed his family
So if that's the way it has to be
I'll say goodbye to you
I'm not that guy, or so it seems
To fill my old man's shoes

[Chorus][x4]
Like I'm a wicked way of life
The kind that should be tamed
They'd like to see me locked in jail
And tied up in their chains
Oh it's hard and I can't see
What they want me to do, Lord, Lord
They seem to think
I should step into the old man's shoes

Elton John

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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