Fields Of Gold – English Lyrics

• By: Sting

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the beauty of the English countryside and the depth of enduring love through Sting's iconic song, "Fields of Gold." Learn about the inspiration behind the lyrics and the emotions woven into this timeless melody. Explore the imagery of golden barley fields and unlock a deeper understanding of love, memory, and commitment.

[English]

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(GENTLE WISTFUL MUSIC)

♪ YOU'LL REMEMBER ME WHEN THE WEST WIND MOVES ♪

♪ UPON THE FIELDS OF BARLEY ♪

♪ YOU'LL FORGET THE SUN IN HIS JEALOUS SKY ♪

♪ AS WE WALK IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ SO SHE TOOK HER LOVE FOR TO GAZE A WHILE ♪

♪ UPON THE FIELDS OF BARLEY ♪

♪ IN HIS ARMS SHE FELL AS HER HAIR CAME DOWN ♪

♪ AMONG THE FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ WILL YOU STAY WITH ME ♪

♪ WILL YOU BE MY LOVE ♪

♪ AMONG THE FIELDS OF BARLEY ♪

♪ WE'LL FORGET THE SUN IN HIS JEALOUS SKY ♪

♪ AS WE LIE IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ SEE THE WEST WIND MOVE LIKE A LOVER SO ♪

♪ UPON THE FIELDS OF BARLEY ♪

♪ FEEL HER BODY RISE WHEN YOU KISS HER MOUTH ♪

♪ AMONG THE FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ I NEVER MADE PROMISES LIGHTLY ♪

♪ AND THERE HAVE BEEN SOME THAT I'VE BROKEN ♪

♪ BUT I SWEAR IN THE DAYS STILL LEFT ♪

♪ WE'LL WALK IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ WE'LL WALK IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

(GENTLE WISTFUL MUSIC CONTINUES)

♪ MANY YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THOSE SUMMER DAYS ♪

♪ AMONG THE FIELDS OF BARLEY ♪

♪ SEE THE CHILDREN RUN AS THE SUN GOES DOWN ♪

♪ AMONG THE FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ YOU'LL REMEMBER ME WHEN THE WEST WIND MOVES ♪

♪ UPON THE FIELDS OF BARLEY ♪

♪ YOU CAN TELL THE SUN IN HIS JEALOUS SKY ♪

♪ WHEN WE WALKED IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ WHEN WE WALKED IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

♪ WHEN WE WALKED IN FIELDS OF GOLD ♪

(GENTLE WISTFUL MUSIC SWELLS)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
field /fiːld/ A2	noun - an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal used for making jewelry and coins
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star around which the earth orbits
jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ B1	adjective - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
rise /raɪz/ B1	verb - to move from a lower position to a higher one
kiss /kɪs/ A2	verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or an animal
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	noun - a declaration or assurance that one will do something
child /tʃaɪld/ A1	noun - a young human being below the age of puberty

Key Grammar Structures

• YOU'LL REMEMBER ME WHEN THE WEST WIND MOVES

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' + Time Clause with 'when'

  ➔ The phrase "You'll remember" uses the future simple tense ('will' + base form of the verb) to express a future action. The "when" clause introduces a time condition. The remembering will happen *when* the west wind moves. This shows a cause-and-effect relationship between the movement of the wind and the act of remembering.

• AS WE WALK IN FIELDS OF GOLD

  ➔ Time clause with 'as' + Present Simple for habitual actions

  ➔ The conjunction "as" introduces a time clause, indicating that the action of walking in fields of gold is concurrent with another event or state, likely an emotional connection or memory. The Present Simple "walk" implies a recurring or habitual activity.

• WILL YOU STAY WITH ME, WILL YOU BE MY LOVE

  ➔ Two consecutive questions using 'will' for future requests

  ➔ These are direct requests or pleas framed as questions. The use of 'will' indicates the speaker is asking for a commitment or agreement about future actions or states.

• SEE THE WEST WIND MOVE LIKE A LOVER SO

  ➔ Imperative verb 'See' + Simile using 'like'

  ➔ The sentence begins with the imperative "See," which directs the listener to observe something. The simile uses "like" to compare the movement of the west wind to a lover, suggesting a gentle, caressing, or passionate motion.

• I NEVER MADE PROMISES LIGHTLY

  ➔ Past Simple Negative with 'never' + Adverb of Manner 'lightly'

  ➔ This statement expresses a personal characteristic or a past habit. "Never made" indicates that the speaker did not have a habit of making promises carelessly. "Lightly" is an adverb describing how promises were (not) made, indicating a lack of seriousness or thought.

• AND THERE HAVE BEEN SOME THAT I'VE BROKEN

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have been' + Relative Clause with 'that'

  ➔ "There have been some" utilizes the present perfect to express past experiences or actions that have relevance to the present. The relative clause "that I've broken" modifies "some," indicating which promises were broken. 'I've' is a contraction of 'I have'

• MANY YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THOSE SUMMER DAYS

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have passed' + Time Clause with 'since'

  ➔ The phrase "Many years have passed" uses the present perfect tense to emphasize that the passing of time has a present relevance or impact. The 'since' clause specifies the point in the past from which the time has been passing. This combination highlights the duration and the enduring effect of those summer days.