Answer In The Sky – English Lyrics

• By: Elton John
• Album: Peachtree Road

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt lyrics of Elton John's "Answer In The Sky" to explore themes of hope, resilience, and finding guidance. This soulful track, with its uplifting message, offers an accessible entry point to understanding English musical expressions, conveying profound emotions and universal yearnings through clear, evocative language. Learn how simple words can carry powerful spiritual and optimistic meanings in a timeless pop classic.

[English]

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[RHYTHMIC SNAPPING...]

♪ WELL, THEY SAY THAT IT'S A FACT ♪

♪ IF YOU WATCH THE SKY AT NIGHT ♪

♪ AND IF YOU STARE INTO THE DARKNESS ♪

♪ YOU MIGHT SEE CELESTIAL LIGHT ♪

♪ AND IF YOUR HEART IS EMPTY ♪

♪ AND THERE'S NO HOPE IN SIGHT ♪

♪ THERE'S A CHANCE YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY ♪

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♪ WELL, THEY SAY THAT IT'S A SHAME ♪

♪ IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BELIEVE ♪

♪ AND IF YOU CAN'T HOLD ONTO SOMETHING ♪

♪ YOU MIGHT AS WELL DIE WHERE YOU SLEEP ♪

♪ YOU DON'T NEED A PRAYER ♪

♪ AND THERE'S NO PRICE TO ASK WHY ♪

♪ SOMETIMES YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY ♪

♪ AND IT'S ALL SO MUCH BIGGER THAN IT SEEMS ♪

♪ AND IT ALL OVERWHELMS US NOW AND THEN ♪

♪ AND I'M BANKING ON A CHANCE THAT WE BELIEVE ♪

♪ AHH... ♪

♪ THAT GOOD CAN STILL CONTROL THE HEARTS OF MEN ♪

♪ AHH... ♪

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♪ WHOA... ♪

♪ WHOA... ♪

♪ WHOA... ♪

♪ WHOA... ♪

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♪ SOMETIMES YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY ♪

♪ AND IT'S ALL SO MUCH BIGGER THAN IT SEEMS ♪

♪ AND IT ALL OVERWHELMS US NOW AND THEN ♪

♪ AND I'M BANKING ON A CHANCE THAT WE BELIEVE ♪

♪ AHH... ♪

♪ THAT GOOD CAN STILL CONTROL THE HEARTS OF MEN ♪

♪ AHH... ♪

♪ THIS LIFE'S A LONG OLD ROAD ♪

♪ WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WALK ALONE ♪

♪ BUT IF YOU FIND THE RIGHT COMPANION ♪

♪ YOU WON'T FEEL SO WORN OUT WHEN YOU'VE GROWN ♪

♪ ALL LIFE IS PRECIOUS ♪

♪ AND EVERY DAY IS A PRIZE ♪

♪ AND SOMETIMES YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY ♪

♪ ALL LIFE IS PRECIOUS ♪

♪ OOH... ♪

♪ AND EVERY DAY IS A PRIZE ♪

♪ OOH... ♪

♪ AND SOMETIMES YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY ♪

♪ AND SOMETIMES YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY ♪

♪ AND SOMETIMES YOU'LL FIND AN ANSWER IN THE SKY. ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
answer /ˈænsər/ A1	noun - a response to a question verb - to respond to a question
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the area above the earth where clouds and the sun are visible
celestial /səˈlɛstʃəl/ B2	adjective - relating to the sky or visible heavens
empty /ˈɛmpti/ A1	adjective - containing nothing
hope /hoʊp/ A1	noun - a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen
chance /tʃæns/ A1	noun - an opportunity to do something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept that something is true
overwhelm /ˌoʊvərˈhwɛlm/ B2	verb - to completely overcome or burden
banking /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/ B1	verb - relying on something
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	verb - to direct or influence
precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ A2	adjective - of great value
companion /kəmˈpænɪən/ B1	noun - a person one spends time with
worn /wɔːrn/ A2	adjective - tired or exhausted
prize /praɪz/ A2	noun - a reward for achieving something
bigger /ˈbɪɡər/ A1	adjective - larger in size or amount