Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Sara Bareilles - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Lyrics

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Lyrics

When are you gonna come down?
When are you going to land?
I should have stayed on the farm
I should have listened to my old man
You know you can't hold me forever
I didn't sign up with you
I'm not a present for your friends to open
This boy's too young to be singing the blues

So goodbye yellow brick road where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road

So what do you think you'll do then?
I bet that'll shoot down your plane
It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to set you on your feet again
Maybe you'll get a replacement
There's plenty like me to be found
Mongrels who ain't got a penny
Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground

So goodbye yellow brick road where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road

So goodbye yellow brick road where the dogs of society howl
You can't plant me in your penthouse
I'm going back to my plough
Back to the howling old owl in the woods
Hunting the horny back toad
Oh, I've finally decided my future lies
I've finally decided my future lies
I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road

Writer(s): Bernard J. P. Taupin, Elton John
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote the song 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'?

    'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was originally written by Elton John and his longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin. The song was featured on the 1973 album of the same name.

  2. Where and when was the original version of 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' recorded?

    The original version of 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was recorded in 1973 at Strawberry Studios (The Chateau d'Hierouville) in France. It was part of the album that includes the same title.

  3. Why did Elton John and Bernie Taupin abandon their recording project in Jamaica?

    Elton John and Bernie Taupin abandoned their recording project in Jamaica because the studio wasn't up to their standards. They managed to record only a rough version of 'Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)' before relocating to France to continue the album.

  4. What is the significance of the title 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'?

    The title 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' references the Yellow Brick Road from the movie 'The Wizard of Oz'. It symbolizes leaving behind a life of opulence and complexity for one of simplicity and self-discovery.

  5. Who covered 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' for the 2018 Elton John tribute album?

    The rock group Queens Of The Stone Age covered 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' for the 2018 Elton John tribute album. Their version was produced by Mark Ronson and featured backing vocals by Jake Shears of The Scissor Sisters.

  6. Was 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' ever used in a film or performance?

    Yes, Taron Egerton performed 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' in the 2019 Elton John musical film. This version was used by American figure skater Nathan Chen in his free skate routine at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, where he won a gold medal.

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