Blue Eyes – English Lyrics

• By: Elton John
• Album: Jump Up

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Elton John's "Blue Eyes," a poignant ballad that captures the essence of longing and nostalgia. Explore the rich tapestry of emotions woven through the lyrics, and discover how this song uses vivid imagery to paint a portrait of love and loss, offering a unique perspective on the power of simple, heartfelt expression.

[English]

♪ Blue eyes ♪

♪ Baby's got blue eyes ♪

♪ Like a deep blue sea ♪

♪ On a blue, blue day ♪

♪ Blue eyes ♪

♪ Baby's got blue eyes ♪

♪ When the morning comes ♪

♪ I'll be far away ♪

♪ And I say ♪

♪ Blue eyes holding back the tears ♪

♪ Holding back the pain ♪

♪ Baby's got blue eyes ♪

♪ And she's alone ♪

♪ Again ♪

♪ Blue eyes ♪

♪ Baby's got blue eyes ♪

♪ Like a clear blue sky ♪

♪ Watching over me ♪

♪ Blue eyes ♪

♪ Ooh, I love blue eyes ♪

♪ When I'm by her side ♪

♪ Where I long to be ♪

♪ I will see ♪

♪ Blue eyes laughing in the sun ♪

♪ Laughing in the rain ♪

♪ Baby's got blue eyes ♪

♪ And I am home ♪

♪ And I am home again ♪

♪ Blue eyes laughing in the sun ♪

♪ Laughing in the rain ♪

♪ Baby's got blue eyes ♪

♪ And I am home ♪

♪ Again ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of the color blue noun - the color blue
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a period of 24 hours
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A1	noun - the early part of the day
far /fɑːr/ A2	adverb - at, to, or by a great distance
tears /tɪrz/ A2	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering
sky /skaɪ/ A2	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
alone /əˈləʊn/ A2	adjective - without other people
side /saɪd/ A2	noun - a position to the left or right of something
home /həʊm/ A2	noun - the place where one lives adverb - to or at the place where one lives
sun /sʌn/ A2	noun - the star that the earth orbits
laughing /ˈlæfɪŋ/ B1	verb - to make sounds with your voice, showing amusement
rain /reɪn/ B1	noun - water falling from the sky in drops
see /siː/ B1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
long /lɔːŋ/ B1	verb - to want something very much

Key Grammar Structures

• Baby's got blue eyes

  ➔ Present Perfect

  ➔ The phrase 'Baby's got blue eyes' uses the Present Perfect ('has got') to describe a state that started in the past and continues to the present.

• When the morning comes

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase 'When the morning comes' implies a future action using the structure 'When + subject + verb' to indicate a future time.

• I'll be far away

  ➔ Future with 'will'

  ➔ The phrase 'I'll be far away' uses the contraction 'I'll' (I will) to express a future action or state.

• Blue eyes holding back the tears

  ➔ Present Continuous for Future

  ➔ The phrase 'Blue eyes holding back the tears' uses the Present Continuous ('holding back') to describe an action that is planned or certain in the future.

• And I am home again

  ➔ Present Simple for Repeated Actions

  ➔ The phrase 'And I am home again' uses the Present Simple ('am') to indicate a habitual or repeated action.