Gone, Gone, Gone – English Lyrics

• By: Phillip Phillips
• Album: The World

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt lyrics and acoustic-driven melodies of Phillip Phillips' "Gone, Gone, Gone." This song offers an excellent opportunity to learn English through its clear, emotional storytelling about enduring love and unwavering support. Its repetitive and memorable chorus, combined with a relatable message of commitment, makes it easy to follow along and grasp common phrases and expressions of devotion. You'll not only appreciate the beautiful songwriting but also enhance your English vocabulary and understanding of emotional expression in song. Its folk-rock style, with distinct verses and a powerful chorus, provides a rich and engaging learning experience.

[English]

When life leaves you high and dry

I'll be at your door tonight

If you need help, if you need help

I'll shut down the city lights

I'll lie, cheat, I'll beg and bribe

To make you well, to make you well

When enemies are at your door

I'll carry you way from war

If you need help, if you need help

Your hope dangling by a string

I'll share in your suffering

To make you well, to make you well

Give me reasons to believe

That you would do the same for me

And I would do it for you, for you

Baby, I'm not moving on

I'll love you long after you're gone

For you, for you

You will never sleep alone

I'll love you long after you're gone

And long after you're gone, gone, gone

...

When you fall like a statue

I'm gon' be there to catch you

Put you on your feet, you on your feet

And if your well is empty

Not a thing will prevent me

Tell me what you need

What do you need?

I surrender honestly

You've always done the same for me

So, I would do it for you, for you

Baby, I'm not movin' on

I'll love you long after you're gone

For you, for you

You will never sleep alone

I'll love you long after you're gone

And long after you're gone, gone, gone

You're my backbone

You're my cornerstone

You're my crutch when my legs stop moving

You're my headstart

You're my rugged heart

You're the pulse that I've always needed

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating

Like a drum, my heart never stops beating

For you, for you

Baby, I'm not moving on

I'll love you long after you're gone

For you, for you

You will never sleep alone

I'll love you long after you're gone

For you, for you

Baby, I'm not movin' on

I'll love you long after you're gone

For you, for you

You will never sleep alone

I'll love you long, long after you're gone

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating

Like a drum, baby, don't stop beating

Like a drum, my heart never stops beating for you

And long after you're gone, gone, gone

I'll love you long after you're gone, gone, gone

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
leave /liːv/ A1	verb - to go away from a place or person
shut /ʃʌt/ A1	verb - to close something
lie /laɪ/ A1	verb - to say something that is not true
cheat /tʃiːt/ A2	verb - to act dishonestly
beg /beɡ/ A1	verb - to ask for something in a desperate way
carry /ˈkæri/ A1	verb - to hold and transport something
suffering /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/ A2	noun - pain or distress
dangling /ˈdæŋɡlɪŋ/ B1	verb - to hang or swing loosely
surrender /səˈrɛndər/ B1	verb - to stop fighting and admit defeat
backbone /ˈbækboʊn/ B2	noun - the spine; metaphorically, strength or support
cornerstone /ˈkɔrnərstoʊn/ C1	noun - a fundamental part or element
crutch /krʌtʃ/ B2	noun - a support for the injured leg; metaphorically, a source of support
headstart /ˈhɛdˌstɑrt/ B2	noun - an advantage at the beginning
rugged /ˈrʌɡɪd/ B2	adjective - rough or sturdy
pulse /pʌls/ B1	noun - the rhythmical throbbing of arteries
drum /drʌm/ A1	noun - a musical instrument
beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to strike repeatedly noun - a pulsating rhythm