Yellow Submarine – English Lyrics

• By: The Beatles

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a delightful linguistic journey with The Beatles' "Yellow Submarine." This classic children's song is a fantastic tool for learning English because of its simple, repetitive vocabulary and clear, narrative structure. Its whimsical story of friendship and adventure makes learning fun and memorable, offering a unique window into the playful side of 1960s British pop culture.

[English]

♪ IN THE TOWN WHERE I WAS BORN ♪

♪ LIVED A MAN WHO SAILED TO SEA ♪

♪ AND HE TOLD US OF HIS LIFE ♪

♪ IN THE LAND OF SUBMARINES ♪

♪ SO WE SAILED UP TO THE SUN ♪

♪ TILL WE FOUND THE SEA OF GREEN ♪

♪ AND WE LIVED BENEATH THE WAVES ♪

♪ IN OUR YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ AND OUR FRIENDS ARE ALL ON BOARD ♪

♪ MANY MORE OF THEM LIVE NEXT DOOR ♪

♪ AND THE BAND BEGINS TO PLAY ♪

♪ ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (FULL SPEED AHEAD, MR. BOATSWAIN ♪

♪ FULL SPEED AHEAD!) ♪

♪ (FULL SPEED IT IS, SGT.!) ♪

♪ (CUT THE CABLE, DROP THE CABLE!) ♪

♪ (AYE, SIR, AYE!) ♪

♪ (CAPTAIN, CAPTAIN!) ♪

♪ AS WE LIVE A LIFE OF EASE ♪

♪ EVERYONE OF US (EVERYONE OF US) ♪

♪ HAS ALL WE NEED (HAS ALL WE NEED) ♪

♪ SKY OF BLUE (SKY OF BLUE) ♪

♪ AND SEA OF GREEN (SEA OF GREEN) ♪

♪ IN OUR YELLOW (IN OUR YELLOW) ♪

♪ SUBMARINE (SUBMARINE, HA, HA) ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

♪ YELLOW SUBMARINE, YELLOW SUBMARINE ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
submarine /ˌsʌbməˈriːn/ B1	noun - a warship designed to operate completely submerged in the sea for long periods.
yellow /ˈjeləʊ/ A1	adjective - of the color between green and orange in the spectrum; colored like ripe lemons or gold.
live /lɪv/ A1	verb - to have life; to remain alive; to reside.
sea /siː/ A1	noun - the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses.
sail /seɪl/ A2	verb - (of a boat or ship) travel over the water.
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - a densely populated area, typically smaller than a city but larger than a village.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter; existence.
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that the Earth orbits, which provides light and heat.
green /ɡriːn/ A1	adjective - of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds.
wave /weɪv/ A2	noun - a long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore or a ship.
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.
board /bɔːd/ B1	noun - a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material. noun - the deck or side of a ship or other vehicle (as in 'on board').
band /bænd/ A2	noun - a group of musicians who play music together.
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation. verb - (of a musician) to perform on (an instrument); to make (a recording or radio) produce sounds.
speed /spiːd/ A2	noun - the rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate.
cable /ˈkeɪbl/ B1	noun - a thick rope of wire or steel, typically used for construction or marine purposes.
captain /ˈkæptɪn/ A2	noun - the person in command of a ship, aircraft, or team.
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth.
blue /bluː/ A1	adjective - of a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day.
ease /iːz/ B1	noun - absence of difficulty or effort; a state of comfort or tranquility.