Elton John

Released: October 22, 1976

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
He died when the house was empty
When the maid had gone
He put a pen to paper for one final song
He wrote, "oh babe, it's the only way
I know it's wrong but I can't stand
To go on living
To go on living
Living life this way"

[Chorus]
"And I don't know what the time is
Or what the next line is
Or how you're gonna take the news
But if I had my life again
I wouldn't change a thing
I'd let nobody, I'd let nobody
Stand inside my shoes"

[Verse 2]
"Oh
Something's gotten hold of me
This home is not the home it used to be
I've gathered dust
Like the dying flowers
And I've drunk myself sober
After hours and hours"

"Oh
Something's gotten hold of me
This home is not the home it used to be
(It's not the same)
I've gathered dust
Like the dying flowers (oooh)
And I've drunk myself sober (oooooh)
After hours and hours"

"Oooooooh
After hours and hours"

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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