Stairway To Heaven – English Lyrics

• By: Led Zeppelin
• Album: Led Zeppelin IV

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the profound layers of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven," a masterpiece that blends folk, rock, and mythology. Explore its intricate lyrics and musical composition to unlock its timeless message about life's journey and the search for meaning. Perfect for language learners interested in symbolism, metaphor, and cultural impact within music.

[English]

There's a lady who's sure

All that glitters is gold

And she's buying a stairway to heaven

When she gets there she knows

If the stores are all closed

With a word she can get what she came for

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

And she's buying a stairway to heaven

There's a sign on the wall

But she wants to be sure

'Cause you know, sometimes words have two meanings

In a tree by the brook

There's a songbird who sings

Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven

Ooh, it makes me wonder

Ooh, it makes me wonder

There's a feeling I get

When I look to the west

And my spirit is crying for leaving

In my thoughts I have seen

Rings of smoke through the trees

And the voices is a ghosts stand looking

Ooh, it makes me wonder

Ooh, it really makes me wonder

And it's whispered that soon

If we all call the tune

Then the piper will lead us to reason

And a new day will dawn

For those who stand long

And the forests will echo with laughter

Oh whoa-whoa-whoa, oh-oh

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now

It's just a spring clean for the May Queen

Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run

And there's still time to change the road you're on

And it makes me wonder

Oh, whoa

Your head is humming and it won't go

In case you don't know

The piper's calling you to join him

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow?

And did you know

Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?

And she's buying a stairway to heaven

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stairway /ˈsteəreɪ/ B1	noun - a set of steps leading from one floor to another
heaven /ˈhɛvən/ A1	noun - the place where God and the gods live, often thought of as being above the sky
buying /ˈbaɪɪŋ/ A1	verb - to obtain something by paying money for it
sign /saɪn/ A1	noun - a notice giving information or instruction
whispered /ˈhwɪspərd/ B1	verb - to speak very quietly
tune /tjuːn/ A2	noun - a melody, especially a simple and memorable one
piper /ˈpaɪpər/ B2	noun - a person who plays the pipes
echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ B1	noun - a sound heard after the original sound has stopped verb - to repeat or imitate a sound
bustle /ˈbʌsəl/ C1	noun - a state of lively activity
hedgerow /ˈhɛdʒroʊ/ C1	noun - a row of bushes or small trees planted along a boundary
songbird /ˈsɔŋbɜːrd/ B1	noun - a bird that sings
wonder /ˈwʌndər/ A2	verb - to think about something with curiosity noun - a feeling of surprise and admiration
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B1	noun - the part of a person that is not physical and is connected with emotions and character
whispering /ˈhwɪspərɪŋ/ B1	verb - to speak very softly
glitters /ˈɡlɪtərz/ B1	verb - to shine brightly with a sparkling light
misgiven /mɪsˈɡɪvən/ C2	adjective - based on a mistaken belief or idea