Your Song by Elton John is one of the most warmly remembered songs of the early 1970s, a gentle piano-led ballad that introduced many listeners to the partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Taken from Elton John's self-titled second studio album, released in 1970, it became his first major hit and the breakthrough single that established him as a major recording artist.
The song was written by Elton John, who composed the music, and Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics. Taupin wrote the words one morning over breakfast at Elton's mother's flat in Northwood Hills, London, and Elton composed the melody at the piano the same day in about 20 to 30 minutes. Produced by Gus Dudgeon and recorded at Trident Studios in London, with a string arrangement by Paul Buckmaster, the recording keeps its focus on voice, piano and strings, which is part of why it has lasted so well.
Released as a single in October 1970 in the United States, Your Song reached No. 7 in the United Kingdom and No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and is regularly listed among the greatest songs of all time. This page covers Elton John's 1970 original only, not Rita Ora's 2017 song of the same title.
For more on the artist, read the Elton John biography. You may also enjoy Dancing Queen lyrics by ABBA, Bohemian Rhapsody lyrics by Queen and Hey Jude lyrics by The Beatles.
Your Song Song Credits
Song: Your Song
Singer: Elton John
Lyrics: Bernie Taupin
Music: Elton John
Album: Elton John (1970)
Producer: Gus Dudgeon
Recorded at: Trident Studios, London
String Arrangement: Paul Buckmaster
Release Date: October 1970 (US single); album released in 1970
Your Song Lyrics
Lyrics for this song are pending — this post will be updated with the complete verified lyrics as sung.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official 1980 Central Park live performance below. This is the EltonJohnVEVO recording of Elton John performing at Central Park in New York in 1980, in the Donald Duck costume, and it is presented here honestly as a 1980 live performance, not as a 1970 video.
Video: Elton John - Your Song (Central Park, NYC 1980), the official EltonJohnVEVO live performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote Your Song?
Elton John wrote the music and Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics. Taupin wrote the words one morning over breakfast in Northwood Hills, London, and Elton composed the melody at the piano the same day.
When was Your Song released?
The song appeared on Elton John's self-titled second studio album in 1970 and was released as a single in October 1970 in the United States, becoming his breakthrough hit.
How successful was Your Song on the charts?
It reached No. 7 in the United Kingdom and No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Is this the same song as Rita Ora's Your Song?
No. This page is about Elton John's 1970 original only. Rita Ora's 2017 song shares the title but is a different song.
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