Cry To Heaven – English Lyrics

• By: Elton John
• Album: Ice On Fire

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the evocative lyrics and haunting melody of Elton John's "Cry To Heaven," a powerful song that delves into the impact of war on children. This track from the *Ice on Fire* album offers a glimpse into the 1980s musical landscape while tackling serious political themes, making it a compelling piece for understanding the era's social consciousness and expanding your English vocabulary related to conflict and emotion.

[English]

(soft piano music)

♪ I found a black beret on the street today ♪

♪ It was lying in the gutter all torn ♪

♪ There's a white flag flying on a tall building ♪

♪ But the kids just watch the storm ♪

♪ Their dirty faces pressed on the windows ♪

♪ Shattered glass before their eyes ♪

♪ There's a mad dog barking in a burned out subway ♪

♪ Where the sniper sleeps at night ♪

♪ No birthday songs to sing again ♪

♪ Just bricks and stones to give them ♪

♪ Wrap them up in your father's flags ♪

♪ And let them cry to heaven ♪

♪ There are many graves by a cold lake ♪

♪ As the beds were when your babies are born ♪

♪ And your rag doll sits with a permanent grin ♪

♪ But the kids just watch the storm ♪

♪ I saw a black cat tease a white mouse ♪

♪ Until he killed it with his claws ♪

♪ Seems a lot of countries do the same thing ♪

♪ Before they go to war ♪

♪ No birthday songs to sing again ♪

♪ Just bricks and stones to give them ♪

♪ Wrap them up in your father's flags ♪

♪ And let them cry to heaven ♪

♪ No birthday songs to sing again ♪

♪ Just bricks and stones to give them ♪

♪ Wrap them up in your father's flags ♪

♪ And let them cry to heaven ♪

♪ Let them cry to Heaven ♪

♪ Let them cry to Heaven ♪

♪ Let them cry to Heaven ♪