Elton John

Released: May 19, 1972

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
Ooh, I got a busted wing and a hornet sting
Like an out-of-tune guitar
Ooh, she got a Hercules on her side
And Diana in her eyes
Some men like the Chinese life
Some men kneel and pray
Ooh, well, I like women and I like wine
And I've always liked it that way
Always liked it that way

[Pre-Chorus]
(Doo-wop, shoo-wop)
(Doo-wop, shoo-wop, shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ah)

[Chorus]
I can't dig it, the way she tease
That old tough-man routine up her sleeves
Livin' and a-lovin', kissin' and a-huggin'
Livin' and a-lovin' with a cat named Hercules
A cat named Hercules

[Verse 2]
Oh, and it hurts like hell to see my girl messin' with a muscle boy
No Superman gonna ruin my plans
Playin' with my toys
Rich man sweatin' in a sauna bath
Poor boy scrubbin' in a tub
Me, I stay gritty up to my ears
Washin' in a bucket of mud
Washin' in a bucket of mud

[Pre-Chorus]
(Doo-wop, shoo-wop)
(Doo-wop, shoo-wop, shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ah)

[Chorus]
I can't dig it, the way she tease
That old tough-man routine up her sleeves
Livin' and a-lovin', kissin' and a-huggin'
Livin' and a-lovin' with a cat named Hercules
A cat named Hercules

[Guitar solo]

[Pre-Chorus]
(Doo-wop, shoo-wop)
(Doo-wop, shoo-wop, shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ah)

[Chorus]
But I can't dig it, the way she tease
That old tough-man routine up her sleeves
Livin' and a-lovin', kissin' and a-huggin'
Livin' and a-lovin' with a cat named Hercules
A cat named Hercules
A cat named Hercules
A cat named Hercules
A cat named Hercules
(Oh, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah)

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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