Elton John

Released: May 13, 1980

Songwriter: Gary Osborne Elton John

Producer: Elton John Clive Franks

[Verse 1]
Dear God, are you there
Can you hear me, do you care
Dear God, here are we
Less than perfect, far from free

[Chorus]
Oh we take what we get and we don't take no more
But we sometimes forget what it was you created us for

[Verse 2]
Dear God, now's the time
If you're listening, show some sign
Dear God, hear me plead
Don't desert us in our need
Dear God, lend a hand
Is this really what you planned
Dear God, in you we trust
Though we've failed you, don't fail us

[Chorus]
Oh we take what we get but we can't take much more
Do you sometimes forget what it was you created us for, dear God

[Outro]
I hope and pray you'll lead us to a brighter day
Out of the darkness and light up our way, dear God
I hope and pray you'll lead us to a better way
Love is the answer so light up our way, dear God
Light up our way dear God, dear God
Love is the answer so light up our way, dear God

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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