Beautiful World – English Lyrics

• By: Connie Talbot
• Album: Beautiful World

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a delightful journey into the English language with Connie Talbot's heartfelt song "Beautiful World." This pop track, written by Connie herself at a young age, offers simple yet profound lyrics that describe the magic and wonder of the world around us. Listening to its clear vocals and straightforward message can help learners grasp common English vocabulary related to nature, emotion, and appreciation, while its uplifting melody makes the learning process enjoyable and inspiring. What makes this song special is its pure, innocent perspective on universal beauty, making it accessible and comforting for listeners of all ages and language levels.

[English]

I wish I knew

Why the clouds above are so beautiful

And I wish that I knew

Why they create pictures for me and you

It's a miracle for us to share

White and grey patterns up in the air

I could daydream and look at the sky forever

Can't you see that it's a beautiful world?

Come with me, I'll show you

Open your eyes and see the beauty around

Take my hand, and I'll lead you

It's so wonderful, so magical

Just the other day

I saw an angel and a polar bear

Playing games in the sky

I saw a king sat in a great big chair

If you look at the clouds every way

Then they tell us a story each day

And they don't make a sound but we'll share together

Can't you see that it's a beautiful world?

Come with me, I'll show you

Open your eyes and see the beauty around

Take my hand, and I'll lead you

It's so wonderful, so magical

It's so wonderful, so magical

...

Beautiful

Beautiful

Beautiful world

Can't you see that it's a beautiful world?

Come with me, I'll show you

Open your eyes and see the beauty around

Take my hand, and I'll lead you

It's so wonderful, so magical

It's so wonderful, so magical

...

It's a beautiful world

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - to want something to happen or to be true
create /kriˈeɪt/ B2	verb - to cause something to come into existence
miracle /ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ B2	noun - an extraordinary event that is not explainable by natural or scientific laws
pattern /ˈpæt.ərn/ B2	noun - a repeated decorative design or a regular arrangement
sky /skaɪ/ A2	noun - the region of the atmosphere seen from the earth
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on
beautiful /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/ A2	adjective - pleasing to look at or attractive
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
world /wɜːld/ A2	noun - the planet we live on
wonderful /ˈwʌn.dər.fəl/ B2	adjective - extremely good or pleasing
magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ C1	adjective - relating to magic, enchanting

Key Grammar Structures

• I wish I knew Why the clouds above are so beautiful

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood (Wish Clauses)

  ➔ The sentence uses the subjunctive mood with the verb 'wish' to express a desire or regret about something unreal or contrary to fact. 'I wish I *knew*' implies the speaker doesn't actually know.

• Why they create pictures for me and you

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement

  ➔ The subject 'they' (referring to the clouds) is plural, so the verb 'create' is used in its base form (present simple).

• It's a miracle for us to share

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The infinitive phrase 'to share' explains the purpose of the miracle. It answers the question 'Why is it a miracle?' - 'To share'.

• I could daydream and look at the sky forever

  ➔ Modal Verb 'Could' for Possibility/Ability

  ➔ 'Could' expresses a potential action. The speaker has the ability or possibility to daydream and look at the sky forever. It can also imply a wish or desire.

• Come with me, I'll show you

  ➔ Future Simple ('will' contraction)

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will', indicating a simple future action. The speaker promises to show something to the listener.

• I saw an angel and a polar bear Playing games in the sky

  ➔ Participle Clause

  ➔ 'Playing games in the sky' is a present participle phrase that modifies the angel and polar bear. It describes what they were doing.

• If you look at the clouds every way, Then they tell us a story each day

  ➔ Conditional Sentences (Type 0/1)

  ➔ This sentence combines elements of both type 0 and type 1 conditionals. The 'if' clause describes a general condition (looking at the clouds), and the result is a likely outcome (they tell a story). While often true (type 0), the 'then' suggests a consequence.

• And they don't make a sound but we'll share together

  ➔ Conjunction 'but' as Contrast

  ➔ The conjunction 'but' indicates a contrast. The clouds don't make a sound, yet the speaker and listener can still share the experience.