Cups – English Lyrics

• By: Anna Kendrick
• Album: Pitch Perfect (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of "Cups" by Anna Kendrick, a song that transcends language barriers through its universally catchy rhythm and simple yet profound lyrics. This folk-pop hit, popularized by the movie "Pitch Perfect," is an excellent tool for language learners due to its clear enunciation and repetitive chorus, allowing you to easily pick up phrases and vocabulary. What makes it special is not just its musical charm but also the interactive "cup game" that accompanies it, offering a fun and engaging way to connect with English culture and rhythm.

[English]

[bell jingling]

[background chatter]

[beep]

[cash register dings]

[sizzling]

[ding]

[cash register bell]

[ding]

[tapping]

[rhythmic clapping, tapping]

[pop tune begins]

♪ ♪

- ♪ I GOT MY TICKET FOR THE LONG WAY 'ROUND ♪

♪ TWO BOTTLE 'A WHISKEY FOR THE WAY ♪

♪ AND I SURE WOULD LIKE SOME SWEET COMPANY ♪

♪ AND I'M LEAVING TOMORROW, WHA-DO-YA-SAY? ♪

♪ WHEN I'M GONE, WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY HAIR ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME EVERYWHERE, OH ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ WHEN I'M GONE, WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY WALK ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY TALK, OH ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ ♪

♪ I'VE GOT MY TICKET FOR THE LONG WAY 'ROUND ♪

♪ THE ONE WITH THE PRETTIEST OF VIEWS ♪

♪ IT'S GOT MOUNTAINS, IT'S GOT RIVERS ♪

♪ IT'S GOT SIGHTS TO GIVE YOU SHIVERS ♪

♪ BUT IT SURE WOULD BE PRETTIER WITH YOU ♪

♪ WHEN I'M GONE, WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY WALK ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY TALK ♪

♪ OH, YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

[rhythmic clapping, tapping]

♪ ♪

♪ WHEN I'M GONE, WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY HAIR ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME EVERYWHERE, OH ♪

♪ YOU'RE SURE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ WHEN I'M GONE, WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY WALK ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY TALK, OH ♪

♪ YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE ♪

[timer rings]

[bells jingling]

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ A2	noun - a piece of paper that allows you to enter a place or travel
whiskey /ˈwɪski/ B1	noun - a type of strong alcoholic drink made from grain
company /ˈkʌmpəni/ B1	noun - the fact of being with someone else
gone /ɡɒn/ A2	adjective - no longer present or available
miss /mɪs/ A2	verb - to feel sad because someone is not present
pretty /ˈprɪti/ A2	adjective - attractive in a delicate way
mountains /ˈmaʊntɪnz/ A2	noun - large natural elevations of the earth's surface
rivers /ˈrɪvərz/ A2	noun - large natural streams of water
sights /saɪts/ B1	noun - things that are seen or worth seeing
shivers /ˈʃɪvərz/ B2	noun - a sudden feeling of fear or excitement
long /lɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - measuring a great distance from end to end
everywhere /ˈɛvriˌwɛr/ B1	adverb - in or to all places
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas
hair /hɛr/ A1	noun - the fine thread-like strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method or manner of doing something

Key Grammar Structures

• I GOT MY TICKET FOR THE LONG WAY 'ROUND

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the simple present tense to express a fact about having a ticket.

• YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME WHEN I'M GONE

  ➔ Future Intentions (Gonna)

  ➔ The phrase uses 'gonna' to indicate a future intention or prediction.

• IT'S GOT MOUNTAINS, IT'S GOT RIVERS

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present perfect tense to describe the existence of mountains and rivers.

• IT SURE WOULD BE PRETTIER WITH YOU

  ➔ Conditional Mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the conditional mood to express a hypothetical situation.

• YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME BY MY WALK

  ➔ Future Intentions (Gonna)

  ➔ The phrase again uses 'gonna' to indicate a future intention or prediction.

• YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME EVERYWHERE

  ➔ Future Intentions (Gonna)

  ➔ The phrase uses 'gonna' to express a future prediction about being missed.