From: “Piano Superstars

Elton John - Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1: A-L”

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

by

BERNIE TAUPIN and ELTON JOHN

Lyrics by: ELTON JOHN and BERNIE TAUPIN

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 GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD
Words and Music by
ELTON JOHN and BERNIE TAUPIN

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When are you gon - na come down? When are you going to land?
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set you on your feet a - gain. May - be you’ll get a re - place -

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