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To be honest I do not like Eton John at all. I dislike both his personality and his songs. But there is one song I do like. In this post I would like provide also the text and several covers.

“Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” is a ballad performed by musician Elton John. The song was written by Bernie Taupin and composed by John for his album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Its musical style and production is heavily influenced by 1970s soft rock. It was widely praised by critics, and some critics have named it John’s best song.

The song was released in 1973 as the album’s second single, and entered the Top Ten in both the United Kingdom and the United States. It was one of John’s biggest hits, and surpassed the previous single in sales and popularity quickly following its release.

The band Keane (with Faultline) covered the song for the Help: A Day in the Life compilation. There is also a Dream Theater version of this song, yet it has not been officially released.

Famed Australian artist Sarah Blasko also recorded an acoustic version of this song

The song is featured in Stephen King’s novel Road Work, and was a personal favourite of late musician Elliott Smith.

TEXT

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

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

What do you think you’ll do then
I bet that’ll shoot down your 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

ELTON JOHN – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (TOTP 1973)

Cover by Dream Theater

Cover by Sarah Blasko

Cover by Keane

Cover by mss12000

Cover by Mike

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