Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (lyrics)

Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Released October 5, 1973

lyrics

When are you gonna come down?
When are you going to land?
I should have stayed on the farm
I should have listened to my old man

You know you can't hold me forever
I didn't sign up with you
I'm not a present for your friends to open
This boy's too young to be singing
The blues, ah, ah

So goodbye yellow brick road
Where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough

Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
Ah, ah

What do you think you'll do then?
I bet they'll shoot down the plane
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics
To set you on your feet again

Maybe you'll get a replacement
There's plenty like me to be found
Mongrels who ain't got a penny
Sniffing for tidbits like you
On the ground, ah, ah

So goodbye yellow brick road
Where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough

Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road
Ah, ah

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[CesarTorres-func]

''This boy's too young to be singing...''
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Epic

[mariana.]

the part that he says “ the blues “ IS SOO GOOD

[arlopear]

I came here after Antman but I was well aware of this great song's existence already. Thank you Scott, Hope & Kang for putting this back into the mainstream today

[Dmoriarty]

That part where he says 'I should've listened to my old man' always upsets me. My relationship with my Dad wasn't the best, so whenever I hear that line, I wish my Dad was around to guide and set me straight. What a great song.

[Bea.K.]

Ich höre diesen Song seit ca 50 Jahren. Er ist mit das Beste was ich je gehört habe. Unvergessen wie Elton diesen Song mit tollen Stimmen performt.

[matthewchorlton]

Without doubt a contender for the greatest song of all time. Music like this just isn’t written anymore

[johnstubbs]

As a black kid growing up in the 70s, I didn't know him. My older sister had a few Elton John albums(remember those). I wasn't allowed to touch her albums... but I did it anyway. So glad I did😄. That's how I learned about his music. Much respect to the legendary Elton John. Enjoy the retirement, you sir deserve all the flowers 💐

[EL_Pineda]

This song is both dramatic and peaceful

[vubnfhy]

The way that he sings those ah's really show the pain behind it. Such an amazing song!

[edumoney]

One of the best songs ever!!
Can't stop listening to it in 2024. A real classic.

[chadwinpark]

This song still gets me everytime. This is the song we played at dad's funeral 5 years ago. Still brings back memeories.

[sire]

I can't get over this song it's so awesome

[MrCwhitt]

If there are any young folks out there listening to this song and happen to read this comment. The grass isn't always greener on the other side! I fought so hard to get away from where I grew up. It finally happened when I turned 20. It lasted about 10 months for me, and I couldn't wait to return to my roots! Just think about that....Song is a masterpiece!!!

[azmn]

This song has become a personal anthem for me whenever I finish a series or an intense arc in a show 😅 it’s also lately been the song playing over and over about figuring out if I should quit my job.

[RandomPersonelOnYt]

0:40 The way he sings this is just magnificent

[KeevaCelebrado]

The boys too young to be singing… the BluEs ahh ahh ahh So perfect!😍

[michaelwilliamson]

Elton John, the greatest songwriter that ever lived. Pink Floyd a very close second. Rocket man, tiny dancer, lion king. Come on

[maddieplays]

No matter what… this song will always have a spot in my heart. It’s special, it’s the first song that made me cry, it’s the only song that has made me let out my emotions, and it’s the only song that has reached deep inside of me.

[alfredogrimaldobarrosocabr]

Como me gusta bastante esta canción y no me canso de escucharla en la voz de Elton John desde los 70 desde Perú

[lilbluefreak]

I never realized how tragically sad this song is... wow. 💙