Elton John

Released: October 5, 1973

Songwriter: Bernie Taupin Elton John

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

[Verse 1]
I could really get off being in your shoes
I used to be stone sold on rhythm and blues
A heard of a place at the back of town
Where you really kick the shit when the sun goes down

[Pre-Chorus]
I really got buzzed when your sister said
"Throw away them records `cause the blues is dead
Let me take you, honey, where the scene's on fire"
And tonight I learned for certain that the blues expired

[Chorus]
Oh, your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
She out-bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
She can pull the wool over little old me
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me

[Verse 2]
Somebody help me because the bug bit me
Now I'm in heaven with the aching feet
But I'll be back tonight where the music plays
And your sister rocks all my blues away

[Pre-Chorus]
I really got buzzed when your sister said
"Throw away them records `cause the blues is dead
Let me take you, honey, where the scene's on fire"
And tonight I learned for certain that the blues expired

[Chorus]
Oh, your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
She out-bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
She can pull the wool over little old me
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Oh, your sister can't surf but she can rock and roll
She out-bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
She can pull the wool over little old me
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me

[Chorus]
Oh, your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
She out-bucks the broncos in the rodeo-do
She's only sixteen but it's plain to see
She can pull the wool over little old me
Your sister can't twist but she can rock and roll
Your sister can't twist but she got more soul than me

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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