Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Available on the album Elton John
Who'll walk me down to church when I'm sixty years of age
When the ragged dog they gave me has been ten years in the grave
And seé§rita play guitar, play it just for you
My rosary has broken and my beads have all slipped through
You've hung up your great coat and you've laid down your gun
You know the war you fought in wasn't too much fun
And the future you're giving me holds nothing for a gun
I've no wish to be living sixty years on
Yes I'll sit with you and talk let your eyes relive again
I know my vintage prayers would be very much the same
And Magdelena plays the organ, plays it just for you
Your choral lamp that burns so low when you are passing through
And the future you're giving me holds nothing for a gun
I've no wish to be living sixty years on
Elton John - Sixty Years On - 1970 (03:58)
Elton John In BBC TV 1970
I was a big fan of Elton's in the early 70s.
My passion for Brandi Carlile's singing has brought me back to him. He has been very gracious to assist her on her new album, and she always acknowledges his contribution to her development as a singer/songwriter.
It's great to see a healthy symbiotic relationship in music today. The passing on of the musical baton.
Autor: SmileFromBehind - 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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God, this brings back such memories. Love you, EJ!
Autor: beffie1963 - 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Nice live performance!
Autor: gumeroma - 7 months, 2 weeks ago
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"the coral lamp that burned so low when you are passing through" great song , brilliant lyrics
Autor: westrokker - 11 months ago
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I think Elton's must have thrilled when he sung this song in his 60th birthday
Autor: anathemeboy - 10 months, 3 weeks ago
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When you listen to, what is 40 year old genius and remember back to those days, as I can, and know that no one, no one was using string arrangements like this in their songs. Elton is a genius, but he has also worked with some of real greats such as Berni, obviously, but also Paul Buckmaster and Ray Cooper to mention just a few.
Autor: ianrc2000 - 5 months, 1 week ago
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I love this, makes the years roll away....
Autor: shrivel1 - 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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It has been 40 years already. I remember hearing this song on Don Kirshner's Rock Concert in 1972 or so.
Autor: Forensource - 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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He didn't write this song though ;-)
Autor: crimsonchinchill - 11 months, 4 weeks ago
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wow...speechless
Autor: emlie01 - 10 months ago
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Amazing. Just wanna be in 1970 again.
Autor: sinning1966 - 11 months, 2 weeks ago
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You are so right good comment
Autor: derbypark - 1 year ago
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I love his youthful voice echoing the passion of Mexico
Autor: tippngthevelvet - 9 months, 3 weeks ago
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he could possibly be living 60 years after this its already been 40 lol
amazing