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You Needed MeAnne Murray
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: past regular-irregularThemes: drifting apart, Romance endingStyle: Pop - slowLevel: elementaryTrack:
You Needed Me
I cried a tearYou wiped it dryI was confusedYou cleared my mindI sold my soulYou bought it back for meAnd held me upAnd gave me dignitySomehow you needed me
You gave me strengthTo stand alone againTo face the worldOut on my own againYou put me high upon a pedestalSo high that I could almost see eternityYou needed meYou needed me
And I can't believe it's youI can't believe it's trueI needed you and you were thereAnd I'll never leave
Why should I leave? I'd be a fool'Cause I finally found someone who really cares
You held my handWhen it was coldWhen I was lostYou took me homeYou gave me hopeWhen I was at the endAnd turned my lifeBack into truth againYou even called me friend
You gave me strengthTo stand alone againTo face the worldOut on my own againYou put me high upon a pedestalSo high that I could almost see eternityYou needed meYou needed meYou needed meYou needed me
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Anne MurrayEXERCISES EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks with the verbs you hear. The first letter of the verb is given.
You Needed Me
I c__________ a tear
You w___________ it dry
I was c___________
You c___________ my
mind
I s___________ my soul
You b___________ it back
for me
And h___________ me up
And g___________ me
dignity
Somehow you needed me
You g___________ me
strength
To stand alone again
To face the world
Out on my own again
You p___________ me high
upon a pedestal
So high that I
c___________ almost see
eternity
You needed me
You needed me
And I can't believe it's you
I can't believe it's true
I n__________ you and you
w__________ there
And I'll never leave
Why should I leave? I'd be
a fool
'Cause I finally f__________
someone who really cares
You h___________ my
hand
When it w___________
cold
When I w___________ lost
You t___________ me
home
You g__________ me hope
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When I w___________ at
the end
And t__________ my life
Back into truth again
You even c___________
me friend
You g___________ me
strength
To stand alone again
To face the world
Out on my own again
You p__________ me high
upon a pedestal
So high that I c__________
almost see eternity
EXERCISE 2 Mark which verbs are regular and which verbs are irregular. Write the past forms.
Verb Regular Irregular Past Formbuy X boughtcallcanclearconfusecryfindgiveholdIs/areneedputselltaketurnwipe
EXERCISE 3 Translate the sentences into Turkish.
1- You cleared my mind, I sold my soul.
2- I can’t believe it’s you.
3- When I was lost, you took me home, you gave me hope.
4- Why should I leave? I’d be a fool.
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5- You gave me strength so stand alone again.
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Hello! Goodbye!The Beatles
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: oppositesThemes: greetingsLevel: elementaryTrack:
Hello! Goodbye!
You say yes. I say no.You say stop and I say go, go, go.
Chorus:
Oh no.You say goodbye and I say hello.Hello. Hello.You say goodbye and I say hello.I don't know why you say goodbye. I say hello.Hello. Hello.I don't know why you say goodbye. I say hello.
I say high. You say low.You say why and I say I don't know
Chorus
Why, Why, Why, Why do you say goodbye, goodbye?
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Chorus
You say yes. I say no.You say stop and I say go, go, go.
Chorus
(Hello) H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o,
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The BeatlesEXERCISES EXERCISE 1Listen to the song carefully and fill in the blanks with the words given below.
high - yes - hello - don't - goodbye - low - no - stop - go - you - I
You say ____ I say____.
You say _____ and I say ___, ____, ___.
Chorus:
Oh ____.
You say __________ and I say _______.
Hello. Hello.
I don't know why you say goodbye. __ say hello.
Hello. Hello.
I don't know why ____ say goodbye. I say hello.
I say ____. You say ____.
You say why and I say I ______ know
(Chorus)
Why, Why, Why, Why do you say goodbye, goodbye?
(Chorus)
____ say yes. I say no.
You say stop and ……. say go, go, go.
(Chorus)
(Hello) H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o,
H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o,
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EXERCISE 2Listen to the song again and chose the correct word.
You say yes. I say no / go.You say stop and I say go, go, go.
Chorus:Oh no.You say good day / goodbye and I say hello.Hello. Hello.You say goodbye and I say hello.I don't know why / hi you say goodbye. I say hello.Hello. Hello.I don't know why you say goodbye. I say hello.
I say high / height. You say low.You say why and I say I don't know
Chorus
Why, Why, Why, Why don’t / do you say goodbye, goodbye?
Chorus
You say yes. I say no.You say stop and I say go, go, go.
Chorus
(Hello) H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o, H-e-l- a he-l-l-o,
EXERCISE 3Translate the sentences into Turkish
1- You say goodbye and I say hello.
2- I don’t know why you say goodbye.
3- You say stop and I say go.
4- I say high you say low.
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I want to be a dogCharlotte Diamond
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: want toThemes: Pets simplicityStyle: Folk (medium)Level: elementaryTrack:
I want to be a dog
Oh, I want to be a dogI want to wag my tailChase cars and knock over garbage cans,Bite the lady who brings you the mail.
Oh, I want to be a dogI want to dig big holesI want to sniff French Poodles and Basset hounds, and look for telephone poles.
Oh, I want to be a dogI want a big wet noseI want to run in the streets, get mud on my feet, and jump up onto your clothes.
Oh, I want to have dog breathI want to learn how to growlScratch fleas and ticks, run after sticks, the moon will make me howl.
Oh, I want to be a dogI want to lie aroundBeing human these days is getting too crazyI just want to be a hound.Being human these days is getting too crazyI just want to be a hound
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Charlotte DiamondEXERCISES EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks.
Oh, I want to be a dog
I _________ _________ wag my tail
Chase cars and knock over garbage cans,
Bite the lady who brings you the _________
Oh, I want to be a dog
I _________ _________ dig big holes
I _________ _________ sniff French Poodles and Basset
hounds,
and look for telephone _________
Oh, I want to be a dog
I _________ _________ big wet nose
I _________ _________ run in the streets, get mud on my feet,
and jump up onto your _________
Oh, I want to have dog breath
I _________ _________ learn how to growl
Scratch fleas and ticks, run after sticks,
the moon will make me _________
Oh, I want to be a dog
I _________ _________ lie around
Being human these days is getting too crazy
I just want to be a _________
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Being human these days is getting too crazy
I just want to be a _________
EXERCISE 2Write ten animal names. The first one is written for you.
1- Dog 2- 3- 4- 5-
6- 7- 8- 9- 10-
EXERCISE 3Answer the questions below.
1- What is your favorite animal?……………………………………………………………………
2- Have you got a pet?……………………………………………………………………
3- Why does the singer want to be a dog?……………………………………………………………………
EXERCISE 4Translate the sentences into Turkish.
1- Oh, I want to be a dog, I want to wag my tail.
2- I want to dig big holes
3- I want a big wet nose.
4- I want to run in the streetsx
5- I want to lie around
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500 MilesPeter, Paul and Mary
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Conditional 1, Future SimpleThemes: LonelinessStyle: Folk (slow)Level: elementaryTrack:
500 Miles
If you miss the train I'm onYou will know that I am goneYou can hear the whistle blowA hundred miles . . .
A hundred miles A hundred miles A hundred miles A hundred miles
You can hear the whistle blow a hundred miles.
Lord I'm oneLord I'm twoLord I'm threeLord I'm fourLord I'm five hundred miles from my home
Five hundred miles Five hundred miles Five hundred miles
Five hundred miles
Lord I'm five hundred miles from my home.
-- Not a shirt on my backNot a penny to my nameLord, I can't go a-home this a-way
This a-way This a-way This a-way This a-way
Lord, I can't go a-home this a-way
If you miss the train I'm onYou will know that i am goneYou can hear the whistle blowA hundred miles
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Peter, Paul and MaryEXERCISES EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks.
If you ____________ the train I'm onYou will know that I am ____________ You can hear the whistle blowA hundred miles . . .
A hundred miles A hundred miles A hundred miles A hundred miles
You can ____________ the whistle blow a hundred miles.Lord I'm oneLord I'm twoLord I'm threeLord I'm fourLord I'm five hundred miles from my ____________
Five hundred miles Five hundred miles Five hundred miles Five hundred miles
Lord I'm five hundred miles from my home.
-- Not a shirt on my ____________ Not a ____________ to my nameLord, I can't go a-home this a-way
This a-way This a-way This a-way This a-way
Lord, I can't go a-home this a-way
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If you ____________ the train I'm onYou will know that I am ____________ You can hear the whistle blowA hundred miles
EXERCISE 2Translate the sentences into Turkish
1- You can hear the whistle blow
2- Lord I'm five hundred miles from my home
3- Not a shirt on my back, not a penny to my name
EXERCISE 3Write the numbers
1- 2- 3- 4- 5-6-
7- 8- 9- 10- 11-12-
13- 14- 15- 16- 17-18-
19- 20- 30- 40- 50-
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Big WorldEmilia
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Adjectives, Conditional 0Themes: LonelinessStyle: Pop (medium)Level: Low-intermediateTrack:
Big World
I'm a big big girlin a big big worldIt's not a big big thing if you leave mebut I do do feel thatI too too will miss you muchmiss you much...
I can see the first leaf fallingit's all yellow and niceIt's so very cold outsidelike the way I'm feeling inside
I'm a big big girlin a big big worldIt's not a big big thing if you leave mebut I do do feel thatI too too will miss you muchmiss you much...
Outside it's now rainingand tears are falling from my eyes
why did it have to happenwhy did it all have to end
I'm a big big girlin a big big worldIt's not a big big thing if you leave mebut I do do feel thatI too too will miss you muchmiss you much...
I have your arms around me ooooh like firebut when I open my eyesyou're gone...
I'm a big big girlin a big big worldIt's not a big big thing if you leave mebut I do do feel thatI too too will miss you muchmiss you much...
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I'm a big big girlin a big big worldIt's not a big big thing if you leave me
but I do feel I will miss you muchmiss you much...
EmiliaEXERCISES EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks.
I'm a big big g_____
in a big big w______
It's not a big big thing if you
leave me
but I do do feel that
I too too will m_____ you
much
miss you much...
I can see the first leaf falling
it's all yellow and n_____
It's so very cold outside
like the way I'm feeling
i______
I'm a big big girl
in a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you
leave me
but I do do feel that
I too too will miss you much
miss you much...
Outside it's now
r__________
and tears are falling from
my eyes
why did it have to
h_________
why did it all have to end
I'm a big big girl
in a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you
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leave me
but I do do feel that
I too too will miss you much
miss you much...
I have your arms around me
ooooh like f________
but when I open my
e________
you're gone...
I'm a big big girl
in a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you
leave me
but I do do feel that
I too too will miss you much
miss you much...
I'm a big big girl
in a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you
leave me
but I do feel I will miss you
much
miss you much...
EXERCISE 2Order the words to form correct sentences, then listen to the song and check
raining / now / outside / it´s _________________________________________
are / my / from / falling / eyes / and / tears_________________________________________
did / to / it / happen / why / have ? _________________________________________
did / why / end / all / it / to / have ? _________________________________________
EXERCISE 4Listen to the last part of the song and order the sentences below. Write the correct number in the brackets.
I'm a big big girl … ( )
but when I open my eyes ( )It's not a big big thing if you leave me ( )
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you're gone... ( )but I do feel I will miss you much ( )
I'm a big big girl … ( )
I'm a big big girl ( )in a big big world ( )I have your arms around me ooooh like fire ( 1 )miss you much... ( )
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Leaving on a jet planeJohn Denver
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Present Continuous – Future Tense - Adjective clausesThemes: commitmentLevel: Low-intermediateTrack:
Leaving on a jet plane
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to goI'm standing here outside your doorI hate to wake you up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breaking, it's early mornThe taxi’s waiting, he's blowing his hornAlready I'm so lonesome I could die
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So kiss me and smile for meTell me that you'll wait for meHold me like you'll never let me go'Cause I'm leaving on a jet planeDon't know when I'll be back againOh, babe I hate to go-o
There's so many times I let you downSo many times I played aroundBut I tell you now, they don't mean a thingEvery place I go, I'll think of youEvery song I sing, I'll sing for youWhen I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
So kiss me and smile for meTell me that you'll wait for meHold me like you'll never let me go'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when I'll be back againOh, babe I hate to go-o
Now the time has come to leave youOne more time, let me kiss youClose your eyes, I'll be on my wayDream about the days to comeWhen I won't have to leave aloneAbout the times I won't have to say
Kiss me and smile for meTell me that you'll wait for meHold me like you'll never let me go'Cause I'm leaving on a jet planeDon't know when I'll be back againOh, babe I hate to go-oI'm leaving on a jet planeDon't know when I'll be back againOh, babe I hate to go-o
EmiliaEXERCISES EXERCISE 1
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Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks.
All my bags are packed, __________ ready to go
__________ standing here outside your door
I hate to wake __________ up to say goodbye
But the dawn is breaking, __________ early morn
The taxis's waiting, __________ blowing his horn
Already __________ so lonesome I could die
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that __________ wait for me
Hold me like __________ never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when __________ be back again
Oh, babe I hate to go-o
There's so many times I let you down
So many times I played around
But I tell you now, __________ don't mean a thing
Every place I go, __________ think of you
Every song I sing, __________ sing for you
When I come back, __________ bring your wedding ring
So kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that __________ wait for me
Hold me like __________ never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when __________ be back again
Oh, babe I hate to go-o
Now the time has come to leave you
One more time, let me kiss __________
Close your eyes, __________ be on my way
Dream about the days to come
When I won't have to leave alone
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About the times I won't have to say
Kiss me and smile for me
Tell me that __________ wait for me
Hold me like __________ never let me go
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when __________ be back again
Oh, babe I hate to go-o
I'm leaving on a jet plane
Don't know when __________ be back again
Oh, babe I hate to go-o
EXERCISE 2Translate the sentences into Turkish
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go -
……………………………………………………..
I'm standing here outside your door -
……………………………………………………..
I hate to wake you up to say goodbye -
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But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn -
……………………………………………………..
The taxi’s waiting, he's blowing his horn -
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Already I'm so lonesome I could die -
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Pretty WomanRoy Orbison
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: imperatives – mixed tensesThemes: love, romanceStyle: Pop - slowLevel: low-intermediateTrack:
Pretty Woman
Pretty woman, walking down the streetPretty woman, the kind I ________ to meet Pretty woman, I don't believe youYou're not the truthNo one could look as good as youMercy!
Pretty woman, won't you pardon me?Pretty woman, I couldn't help but ________ Pretty woman, you _________ as lovely as can be Are you lonely just like me?(Purr)
Pretty woman, _______ a while Pretty woman, _______ a while Pretty woman, _______ your smile to me Pretty woman, Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Pretty woman, ________ my way Pretty woman, say you'll ________ with me 'cause I need you, I'll treat you rightCome with me baby. ____ mine tonight
Pretty woman, don't ______ on by Pretty woman, don't ______ me cry Pretty woman, don't walk away. Heh! O.K. If that's the way it must be. O.K. I guess l'll go on home. It's late There'll be tomorrow night, but _____ What do I see? Is she walking back to me? Yeah! She's walking back to me.
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Oh! Pretty woman.
Roy OrbisonEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks.
Pretty woman, walking down the streetPretty woman, the kind I ________ to meet Pretty woman, I don't believe youYou're not the truthNo one could look as good as youMercy!
Pretty woman, won't you pardon me?Pretty woman, I couldn't help but ________ Pretty woman, you _________ as lovely as can be Are you lonely just like me?(Purr)
Pretty woman, _______ a while Pretty woman, _______ a while Pretty woman, _______ your smile to me Pretty woman, Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Pretty woman, ________ my way Pretty woman, say you'll ________ with me 'cause I need you, I'll treat you rightCome with me baby. ____ mine tonight
Pretty woman, don't ______ on by Pretty woman, don't ______ me cry Pretty woman, don't walk away. Heh! O.K. If that's the way it must be. O.K. I guess l'll go on home. It's late There'll be tomorrow night, but _____ What do I see? Is she walking back to me? Yeah! She's walking back to me.
Oh! Pretty woman.
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EXERCISE 2Match the meaning of the word or words on the left with the meaning of the word(s) on the right and write the correct letter in the brackets.
WORDS from the song Meanings1 the kind I like to meet ( ) a I think2 I don't believe you ( ) b beautiful3 Won't you pardon me? ( ) c You are too beautiful to believe4 lovely ( ) d Will you excuse me?5 I couldn't help but see ( ) e I can't stop myself from looking6 look my way ( ) f alone, sad, with no friends7 lonely ( ) g look at me8 'cause ( ) h I will be good or nice to you short form of because9 I guess ( ) i it has to be this way10 I'll treat you right ( ) j the type of woman, the look11 that is the way it must be ( ) k I like
EXERCISE 3Translate the sentences into Turkish
1- Pretty woman, walking down the street…………………………………………………………………………..
2- Pretty woman I don’t believe you…………………………………………………………………………..
3- No one could look as good as you…………………………………………………………………………..
4- Pretty woman, won't you pardon me?…………………………………………………………………………..
5- Are you lonely just like me?…………………………………………………………………………..
6- Pretty woman, don't walk away. …………………………………………………………………………..
7- I guess l'll go on home. It's late …………………………………………………………………………..
8- Is she walking back to me? …………………………………………………………………………..
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Sealed With a KissChristine Lavin and Friends
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: “Will” future tense Themes: LoveStyle: Pop - slowLevel: low-intermediateTrack:
Sealed With a Kiss I don't want to say goodbye for the summerDarling I promise you thisI'll send you all my loveEvery day in a letterSealed with a kiss
Guess it's going to be a cold lonely summerI'll fill the emptinessI'll send you all my dreamsEvery day in a letterSealed with a kiss
I'll see you in the sunlightI'll hear your voice everywhereI'll run to tenderly hold youBut, darling, you won't be there
I don't want to say goodbye for the summerKnowing the love we'll missOh let us make a pledgeTo meet in SeptemberAnd seal it with a kiss
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I'll see you in the sunlightI'll hear your voice everywhereI'll run to tenderly hold youBut, darling, you won't be there
Guess it's going to be a cold, lonely summerBut, darling, I promise you thisI'll send you all my loveEvery day in a letterAnd Seal it with a kissAnd Seal it with a kiss
Christine Lavin and FriendsEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks with one of the given words after each line.
I don't want to say ____________ for the summer (goodbye – good day)Darling I promise you thisI'll send you ____________ my love (old – all)Every day in a letter____________ with a kiss (see / sealed)
___________ it's going to be a cold lonely summer (Yes – Guess)I'll fill the emptinessI'll send you all my ____________ (creams – dreams)Every day in a letter Sealed with a kiss
I'll see you in the _____________ (sunlight –moonlight)I'll hear your voice everywhereI'll run to tenderly hold you But, darling, you won't be _____________ (here – there)
I don't want to say goodbye for the summerKnowing the love we'll _______________ (miss – kiss)Oh let us make a pledgeTo meet in ______________ (December – September)And seal it with a kiss
I'll see you in the sunlightI'll hear your voice everywhereI'll run to tenderly hold you
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But, darling, you won't be there
Guess it's going to be a cold, lonely summerBut, darling, I promise you thisI'll send you all my loveEvery day in a letterAnd Seal it with a kissAnd Seal it with a kiss ...
EXERCISE 2Translate the sentences into Turkish
1- I don't want to say goodbye for the summer
2- Guess it's going to be a cold lonely summer
3- I'll send you all my dreams
4- I'll hear your voice everywhere
5- Guess it's going to be a cold, lonely summer
6- l send you all my love, every day in a letter
EXERCISE 3Why does the singer use two different structures in the sentences below? Explain it.
a- I will send you all my dreams.
b- It’s going to be a cold lonely summer.
EXERCISE 3Can a summer be cold? If not, why does the singer say so?
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She’s Not Just a Pretty FaceShania Twain
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Simple Present TenseThemes: Jobs - OccupationsStyle: Pop Level: low-intermediateTrack:
She's Not Just a Pretty Face
(Oh na, na, na)She hosts a T.V. show--she rides the rodeoShe plays the bass in a bandShe's an astronaut--a valet at the parking lotA farmer working the landShe is a champion--she gets the goldShe's a ballerina--the star of the show
ChorusShe's--not--just a pretty faceShe's--got--everything it takesShe has a fashion line--a journalist for "Time"
Coaches a football teamShe's a geologist--a romance novelistShe is a mother of threeShe is a soldier--she is a wifeShe is a surgeon--she'll save your life
ChorusShe's--not--just a pretty faceShe's--got--everything it takesShe's--mother--of the human raceShe's--not--just a pretty faceOh, oh, yeahOh na, na, na, na.....
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She is your waitress--she is your judge--she is your teacherShe is every woman in the worldOh, la, la, laShe flies an airplane--she drives a subway trainAt night she pumps gasolineShe's on the council--she's on the boardShe's a politician--she praises the Lord
Repeat
Second ChorusNo, she's (she's) not (not)--just a pretty faceShe's (she's) got (got)--everything it takesShe's--not--just a pretty faceShe's got everything it takesShe's not just a pretty face
Shaina TwainEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen to the song carefully and fill in the blanks with the jobs & professions you hear.
(Oh na, na, na)She hosts a T.V. show--she rides the rodeoShe plays the bass in a bandShe's an a_______________, a valet at the parking lotA f______________ working the landShe is a champion--she gets the goldShe's a b_____________--the star of the show
ChorusShe's--not--just a pretty faceShe's--got--everything it takesShe has a fashion line--a j________________ for "Time"Coaches a football teamShe's a geologist--a romance novelistShe is a mother of three
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She is a s______________--she is a wifeShe is a s_______________--she'll save your life
ChorusShe's--not--just a pretty faceShe's--got--everything it takesShe's--mother--of the human raceShe's--not--just a pretty faceOh, oh, yeahOh na, na, na, na.....She is your w_____________--she is your judge--she is your t_____________She is every woman in the worldOh, la, la, laShe flies an airplane--she drives a subway trainAt night she pumps gasolineShe's on the council--she's on the boardShe's a p________________--she praises the Lord
Repeat
Second ChorusNo, she's (she's) not (not)--just a pretty faceShe's (she's) got (got)--everything it takesShe's--not--just a pretty faceShe's got everything it takesShe's not just a pretty face
EXERCISE 2Answer the questions below.
1- What do you want to be in the future?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2- What is the most popular profession in Turkey? Why?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3- What does a job mean for you? Money, career or both?
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Every Breath You TakeThe Police
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Future Continuous Tense – Present Perfect TenseThemes: LoveStyle: Pop (Slow)Level: low-intermediateTrack:
Every Breath You Take
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Every breath you takeEvery move you makeEvery bond you breakEvery step you takeI'll be watching you
Every single dayEvery word you sayEvery game you playEvery night you stayI'll be watching you
Oh can't you seeYou belong to meHow my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every move you makeEvery vow you breakEvery smile you fakeEvery claim you stakeI'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a traceI dream at night I can only see your faceI look around but it's you I can't replaceI keep crying baby please
Every move you makeEvery vow you breakEvery smile you fakeEvery claim you stake
I'll be watching you
The PoliceEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen to the song carefully and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
Every breath you t________Every move you m________Every bond you b________
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Every step you t________
I'll be watching you
Every single d________Every word you s________Every game you p________Every night you s________
I'll be watching you
Oh can't you s________You belong to m________How my poor heart aches with every step you t________
Every move you m________Every vow you b________Every smile you f________Every claim you s________
I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a t________I dream at night I can only see your f________I look around but it's you I can't r________I keep crying baby p________
Every move you m________Every vow you b________Every smile you f________Every claim you s________
I'll be watching you
EXERCISE 2Listen to the song again and order the sentences. Write the correct numbers in the brackets after each line.
Every move you make ( )Every breath you take ( 1 )Every step you take ( )Every bond you break ( )
I'll be watching you
Every night you stay ( )Every single day ( )Every game you play ( )Every word you say ( )
I'll be watching you
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You belong to me ( )Oh can't you see ( )How my poor heart aches with every step you take ( )
Every smile you fake ( )Every vow you break ( )Every claim you stake ( )Every move you make ( )
I'll be watching you
I look around but it's you I can't replace ( )I dream at night I can only see your face ( )I keep crying baby please ( )Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace ( )
Every claim you stake ( )Every vow you break ( )Every move you make ( )Every smile you fake ( )
I'll be watching you
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Don’t SpeakNo Doubt
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Mixed Tenses - ImperativesThemes: LoveStyle: Pop (Slow)Level: low-intermediateTrack:
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You and meWe used to be togetherEvery day together always
I really feelI'm losing my best friendI can't believeThis could be the end
It looks as though you're letting goAnd if it's real,Well I don't want to know
Don't speakI know just what you're sayingSo please stop explainingDon't tell me cause it hurtsDon't speakI know that you're thinkingI don't need your reasonsDon't tell me cause it hurts
Our memoriesThey can be invitingBut some are altogetherMighty frightening
As we die, both you and IWith my head in my handsI sit and cry
It's all endingYou gotta stop pretending who we are...
You and meI can see us dying... are we?
No DoubtEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen the song very carefully and chose the right word.
You and me / weWe used to be togetherEvery say / day together always
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I really feel / dealI'm choosing / losing my best friendI can't believeThis could be the end / and
It looks as though you're letting / getting goAnd if it's real,Well I don't want to know / go
Don't speakI know just what you're saying / seeingSo please stop explainingDon't tell me cause it birds / hurtsDon't speakI know that you're thinking / singingI don't need you're reasonsDon't tell me cause it hurts
Our / Or memoriesThey can be invitingBut some / done are altogetherMighty frightening
As we lie / die, both you and IWith my head in my handsI sit and cry / try
It's all endingYou gotta stop pretending who we are...
You and meI can see / say us dying... are we?
EXERCISE 2Translate the sentences into Turkish.
I really feel………………………………………………
I'm losing my best friend………………………………………………
I can't believe………………………………………………
This could be the end………………………………………………
Don't speak
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………………………………………………
I know just what you're saying………………………………………………
So please stop explaining………………………………………………
Don't tell me cause it hurts………………………………………………
Don't speak………………………………………………
I know that you're thinking………………………………………………
I don't need your reasons………………………………………………
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YesterdayThe Beatles
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Mixed tenses - Mixed modalsThemes: past change - regretStyle: ballad (slow)Level: Low-intermediateTrack:
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Yesterday
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far a wayNow it looks as though they're here to stayOh, I believe in yesterday.
Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to beThere's a shadow hanging over meOh, yesterday came suddenly.
Why she had to go, I don't know she wouldn't sayI said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday, love was such an easy game to playNow I need a place to hide awayOh, I believe in yesterday.
The BeatlesEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Exercise 1 – Listen to the song very carefully and chose the right word.
Yesterday, all my troubles seem / seemed so far a wayNow it look / looks as though they're here to stayOh, I believe / believed in yesterday.
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Suddenly, I'm not half the man I use / used to beThere's a shadow hanging over meOh, yesterday come / came suddenly.
Why she have / had to go, I don't know she wouldn't say / saidI say / said something wrong, now I long for yesterday
Yesterday, love is / was such an easy game to playNow I need / needed a place to hide awayOh, I believe / believed in yesterday.
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Love is a wonderful thingMichael Bolton
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Noun clause - Present – verb agreementThemes: loveFunctions: pop (medium)Level: intermediateTrack:
Birds fly, they don't think twiceThey simply spread their wingsThe sun shines, it don't ask why
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Or what the whole thing means
The same applies to you and IWe never question thatSo good, it's understoodAin't no conjectureJust a matter of fact Love is a wonderful thingMakes you smile through the pouring rainLove is a wonderful thingI'll say it again and againTurn your world (life) into one sweet dreamTake your heart and make it singLove, love is a wonderful thing
The only thing a river knowsIs running to the seaAnd every spring when a flower growsIt happens naturallyThe same magic when you are in my armsNo logic can defineDon't know why, it feels so rightI only know it happens every time
Oh when the cold wind blowsI know you're going to be there to warm me Yeah. That's what keeps me goingAnd our sweet love is going to keep on growing Just keep on growing
Love is a wonderful, wonderful thing (repeats)It's what makes honey taste sweetIt's what makes your life complete.
The BeatlesEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Find 6 things in this song that happen naturally.
1- 2- 3-
4- 5- 6-
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EXERCISE 2Find 4 grammar errors in the song.
1- 2-
3- 4-
EXERCISE 3Match the word from the song on the left with its meaning on the right and write the correct letters in the brackets.
1 spread ( ) a Refers2 applies ( ) b To make warm3 to warm ( ) c Open, extend4 happens ( ) d This isn’t a guess or theory5 ain’t no conjecture ( ) e Occurs6 a matter of fact ( ) f Anchantment, wonderful feeling7 magic ( ) g To explain the meaning8 logic ( ) h Intelligent or rational thinking9 to define ( ) i The truth
EXERCISE 4Find the word from the song with the opposite meaning of the following words
- terrible - our
- hot - bad
- very light (rain) - wrong
EXERCISE 5Find the word from the song that is pronounced the same way as these words but has a different meaning and spelling:
- write - you're
- see - hole
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- threw - nose
- flour - they're
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Nick of timeBonnie Raitt
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: past-present tenses - idiomsThemes: aging - loveStyle: Rock-mediumLevel: intermediateTrack:
Nick Of Time A friend of mine she cries at night
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And she calls me on the phoneShe sees babies wherever she goesAnd she wants one of her ownShe's waited long enough she saysAnd still he can't decidePretty soon she'll have to chooseAnd it tears her up insideShe's scared, scared she'll run out of time
I see my folks are getting onAnd I watch their bodies changeI know they see the same in meAnd it makes us both feel strangeNo matter how you tell yourselfIt's what we all go throughThose lines are pretty hard to takeWhen they're staring back at youOh-oh, scared you'll run out of time
When did the choices get so hardWith so much more at stake?Life gets mighty preciousWhen there's less of it to wasteOh-oh, scared you'll run out of time
Just when I thought I had enoughAnd all my tears were shedNo promise left unbrokenThere were no painful words unsaidYou came along and showed meI could leave it all behindYou opened up my heart againAnd much to my surpriseI caught love, love in the nick of timeLove in the nick of timeI found love, Darling, love in the nick of timeLove in the nick of timeI found love, Baby, love in the nick of timeLove in the nick of time ...
Bonnie Raitt
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EXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen to the song very carefully and chose the correct word.
A friend of mine she cries / cried at nightAnd she called / calls me on the phoneShe sees / saw babies wherever she went/goesAnd she wanted / wants one of her ownShe's waited long enough she says / saidAnd still he can't / couldn't decidePretty soon she'll have to chooseAnd it tore / tears her up insideShe's scared, scared she'll run out of time
I see/saw my folks were/are getting onAnd I watched / watch their bodies changeI know / knew they see the same in meAnd it makes / made us both feel strangeNo matter how you told / tell yourselfIt's what we all went / go throughThose lines were / are pretty hard to takeWhen they're staring back at you
Oh-oh, scared you'll run out of time
When do / did the choices get so hardWith so much more at stake?Life got/gets mighty preciousWhen there's less of it to wasteOh-oh, scared you'll run out of timeJust when I think / thought I have/had enoughAnd all my tears were/are shedNo promise left unbrokenThere are/were no painful words unsaidYou come/came along and show/showed meI could/can leave it all behindYou opened/open up my heart againAnd much to my surpriseI catch/caught love, love in the nick of timeLove in the nick of timeI found/find love, Darling, love in the nick of timeLove in the nick of timeI find/found love, Baby, love in the nick of timeLove in the nick of time
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It must be loveMadness
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: modals – mixed tensesThemes: loveFunctions: pop (medium)Level: intermediateTrack:
It must be love by Madness
I never thought I'd miss youHalf as much as I doAnd I never thought I'd feel this wayThe way I feelAbout youAs soon as I wake upEvery night, every dayI know that it's you I needTo take the blues away
It must be love, love, loveIt must be love, love, loveNothing more, nothing lessLove is the best
How can it be that we canSay so much without words?Bless you and bless meBless the beesAnd the birds
I've got to be near youEvery night, every dayI couldn't be happyAny other way
It must be love, love, loveIt must be love, love, loveNothing more, nothing lessLove is the best
As soon as I wake upEvery night, every dayI know that it's you I needTo take the blues away
It must be love, love, loveIt must be love, love, loveNothing more, nothing lessLove is the best
It must be love, love, love
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MadnessEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1Listen to the lyrics of the song and fill in the blanks with the following words:
miss need (x2) every away (x2)
less (x3) wake up (x2) must (x2) happy
words best (x3) way do
I never thought I'd ______ youHalf as much as I ______And I never thought I'd feel this ______The way I feelAbout youAs soon as I ______
Every night, dayI know that it's you I ______To take the blues ______
It be love, love, loveIt be love, love, loveNothing more, nothing ______Love is the ______
How can it be that we canSay so much without ?Bless you and bless meBless the beesAnd the birds
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I've got to be near youEvery night, every dayI couldn't be ______Any other way
It must be love, love, loveIt must be love, love, loveNothing more, nothing ______Love is the ______
As soon as I ______Every night, every dayI know that it's you I ______
To take the blues ______
It must be love, love, loveIt must be love, love, loveNothing more, nothing ______Love is the ______It must be love, love, love
EXERCISE 2Read the lyrics and try to answer the following questions:
1- Why is the singer so surprised?
2- When does he realise how much he needs his love?
3- What does he need?
4- According to the song, what do we need apart from love?
5- What does he conclude?
6- Can you think of some of the things you feel when someone you love is far away? Try to look up some words that express these feelings in your dictionary?
3- In the second paragraph, the use of the present simple and the adverb every, indicate that the singer is referring to something that happens every day. Interview your partner and write 5 sentences with the things s/he usually does.
1- ………………………………………………………………………………………………. .2- …………………………………………………………………………
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……………………. .3- ………………………………………………………………………………………………. .4- ………………………………………………………………………………………………. .5- ………………………………………………………………………………………………. .
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LifeDes’ree
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: mixed tensesThemes: life-styleFunctions: pop (medium)Level: intermediateTrack:
Life
I’m afraid of the dark,‘specially when I’m in a parkAnd there’s no-one else around,Ooh, I get the shivers.I don’t want to see a ghost,It’s a sight that I fear most.I’d rather have a piece of toast andwatch the evenings news.
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life doo,doot doot dooo. Life, oh life,oh life doo, doot dooo.
I’m a superstitious girl,I’m the worst in the world.Never walk under ladders, I keep
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a rabbit’s tail. I’ll take you up on a dare,anytime, anywhere. Name the placeI’ll be there, bungee jumping,I don’t care!
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life doo,doot doot dooo. Life, oh life,oh life doo, doot dooo.
So after all’s said and doneI know I’m not the only one.Life indeed can be fun, if you really want to.Sometimes living out your
dreams,Ain’t as easy as it seems.You wanna fly around the world,In a beautiful balloon.
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life doo,doot doot dooo. Life, oh life,oh life doo, doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,oh life doo, doot doot dooo. Life,
oh life, oh life, oh life doo, doot dooo.Doo doot doot dooo. RepeatOh life, oh life. Repeat
Des’reeEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1 Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
I’m afraid of the d_______,‘specially when I’m in a p______And there’s no-one else around,Ooh, I get the shivers.I don’t want to see a g_______,It’s a sight that I fear most.
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I’d rather have a piece of toast andwatch the evenings n______.
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life doo,doot doot dooo. Life, oh life,oh life doo, doot dooo.
I’m a superstitious g_____,I’m the worst in the world.Never walk under ladders, I k______a rabbit’s tail. I’ll take you up on a dare,anytime, anywhere. Name the placeI’ll be there, bungee j_________,I don’t care!
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life doo,doot doot dooo. Life, oh life,oh life doo, doot dooo.
So after all’s said and d_______I know I’m not the only one.Life indeed can be fun, if you really want to.Sometimes living out your d_________,Ain’t as easy as it seems.You wanna fly around the w________,In a beautiful balloon.
Life, oh life, oh life, oh life doo,doot doot dooo. Life, oh life,oh life doo, doot dooo. Life, oh life, oh life,oh life doo, doot doot dooo. Life,
oh life, oh life, oh life doo, doot dooo.Doo doot doot dooo. RepeatOh life, oh life. Repeat
EXERCISE 2Match the sentences
1- I’m a ( )2- I’m the worst ( )3- Never walk ( )4- I keep ( )5- I’ll take you up on a dare ( ) 6- Name the place ( )7- bungee jumping ( )
a- I don’t care!b- anytime, anywhere.c- I’ll be there,d- superstitious girl,e- in the world.f- a rabbit’s tail.g- under ladders,
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EXERCISE 3Put the sentences in the correct order:
Ain’t as easy as it seems ( )Sometimes living out your dreams, ( )In a beautiful balloon. ( )Life indeed can be fun, if you really want to. ( )I know I’m not the only one. ( )So after all’s said and done ( )You wanna fly around the world, ( )
LIFE, OH LIFE, OH LIFE, OH LIFE DOO,DOOT DOOT DOOO. LIFE, OH LIFE,OH LIFE DOO, DOOT DOOO. LIFE, OH LIFE, OH LIFE,
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(Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Pronouns: indefiniteThemes: loveFunctions: in for ingLevel: intermediateTrack:
Everything I do, I do it for you
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Look into my eyes you will seeWhat you mean to meSearch your heart search your soulAnd when you find me there you'll search no moreDon't tell me it's not worth trying forYou can tell me it's not worth dying forYou know it's trueEverything I do I do it for you
Look into my heart you will findThere's nothing there to hideTake me as I am take my lifeI would give it all, I would sacrificeDon't tell me it's not worth fighting forI can't help it, there's nothing I want moreYou know it's trueEverything I do I do it for you
There's no love like your loveAnd no other could give me more loveThere's nowhere unless your thereAll the time all the wayDon't tell me it's not worth trying forI can't help it, there's nothing I want moreI would fight for you I'd die for youWalk the wire for you yeah, I'd die for you
You know it's trueEverything I do I do it for you
Bryan AdamsEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1 Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks with the words you hear.
Look into my eyes you will s_______What you mean to meSearch your heart search your s_______
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And when you find me there you'll search no moreDon't tell me it's not worth trying forYou can tell me it's not worth dying forYou know it's t________Everything I do I do it for you
Look into my heart you will f________There's nothing there to hideTake me as I am take my l_______I would give it all, I would sacrificeDon't tell me it's not worth fighting forI can't help it, there's nothing I want m________You know it's trueEverything I do I do it for you
There's no love like your l_______And no other could give me more loveThere's nowhere unless your t________All the time all the wayDon't tell me it's not worth trying forI can't help it, there's nothing I want moreI would fight for you I'd d_____ for youWalk the wire for you yeah, I'd die for you
You know it's trueEverything I do I do it for you
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Oops, I did it againBritney Spears
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Simple Past TenseThemes: regretLevel: intermediateTrack:
Oops I did it again
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahYeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I think I did it againI made you believe we're more than just friendsOh babyIt might seem like a crushBut it doesn't mean that I'm serious'Cause to lose all my sensesThat is just so typically meOh baby, baby
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got lost in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
You see my problem is thisI'm dreaming awayWishing that heroes, they truly existI cry, watching the daysCan't you see I'm a fool in so many waysBut to lose all my sensesThat is just so typically meBaby, oh
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got lost in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahYeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
"All aboard""Britney, before you go, there's something I want you to have""Oh, it's beautiful, but wait a minute, isn't this...?""Yeah, yes it is""But I thought the old lady dropped it into the ocean in the end""Well baby, I went down and got it for you""Oh, you shouldn't have"
Oops!...I did it again to your heartGot lost in this game, oh babyOops!...You think that I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got lost in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got lost in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Britney SpearsEXERCISES
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EXERCISE 1 Listen to the song and fill in the blanks with words you hear.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahYeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
I think I d_________ it againI made you b____________ we're more than just friendsOh babyIt might seem like a crushBut it doesn't mean that I'm s_________'Cause to lose all my sensesThat is j_________ so typically meOh baby, baby
Chorus:Oops!...I did it a___________I played with your heart, got lost in the g_________Oh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that i____________
You see my problem is thisI'm dreaming a____________Wishing that heroes, they truly existI cry, watching the d__________Can't you see I'm a fool in so many waysBut to lose all my sensesThat is just so typically meBaby, oh
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got l________ in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeahYeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
"All aboard""Britney, before you go, there's s____________ I want you to have""Oh, it's beautiful, but wait a minute, isn't this...?""Yeah, yes it is"
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"But I thought the old lady dropped it into the o___________ in the end""Well baby, I went down and got it for you""Oh, you shouldn't have"
Oops!...I did it again to your heartGot lost in this game, oh babyOops!...You think that I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got lost in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
Chorus:Oops!...I did it againI played with your heart, got lost in the gameOh baby, babyOops!...You think I'm in loveThat I'm sent from aboveI'm not that innocent
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My heart will go on
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Celine Dion
TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Mixed tensesThemes: loveLevel: intermediateTrack:
MY HEART WILL GO ON
Every night in my dreamsI see you, I feel you,That is how I know you go on
Far across the distanceAnd spaces between usYou have come to show you go on
Near, far, wherever you areI believe that the heart does go onOnce more you open the doorAnd you're here in my heartAnd my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one timeAnd last for a lifetimeAnd never let go till we're one
Love was when I loved youOne true time I hold toIn my life we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you areI believe that the heart does go onOnce more you open the doorAnd you're here in my heartAnd my heart will go on and on
You're here, there's nothing I fear,And I know that my heart will go onWe'll stay forever this wayYou are safe in my heartAnd my heart will go on and on
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Celine DionEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1 Listen to song very carefully and chose the right word.
Every night in my dreamsI see you, I feel / kill you,That is how I know you go on
Far across the distanceAnd species / spaces between usYou have come to show you go onNear, far, wherever you areI knew / believe that the heart does go onOnce more you open the doorAnd you're here in my heart / partAnd my heart will go on and on
Love can catch / touch us one timeAnd last for a lifetimeAnd never let go till we're oneLove was when I loved youOne true / through time I hold toIn my life we'll always go on
Near, far, wherever you areI believe that the heart does go onOnce more you open the doorAnd you're here in my heartAnd my heart will go on and on
You're here, there's nothing I tear/ fear,And I know that my heart will go onWe'll stay forever / moreover this wayYou are safe in my heartAnd my heart will go on and on
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Sorry, seems to be the hardest wordElton John
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TEACHER’S NOTES
Structures: Causatives, superlative adjectivesThemes: Romance, Drifting ApartStyle: Pop (medium)Level: intermediate
Sorry, seems to be the hardest word
What have I got to do to make you love meWhat have I got to do to make you careWhat do I do when lightning strikes meAnd I wake to find that you're not there
What do I do to make you want meWhat have I got to do to be heardWhat do I say when it's all overAnd sorry seems to be the hardest word
It's sad, so sadIt's a sad, sad situationAnd it's getting more and more absurdIt's sad, so sadWhy can't we talk it overOh it seems to meThat sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love meWhat have I got to do to be heardWhat do I do when lightning strikes meWhat have I got to doWhat have I got to doWhen sorry seems to be the hardest word
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Elton JohnEXERCISES
EXERCISE 1 Listen to the song very carefully and fill in the blanks with the verbs you hear. The first letter of the word is given.
What have I got to do to make you l_______ meWhat have I got to do to make you c________What do I do when lightning s_________ meAnd I wake to find that you're not t__________
What do I do to make you w________ meWhat have I got to do to be h________What do I say when it's all overAnd sorry seems to be the hardest w_________
It's sad, so sadIt's a sad, sad s____________And it's getting more and more absurdIt's sad, so sadWhy can't we t_________ it overOh it s_________ to meThat sorry seems to be the hardest word
What do I do to make you love meWhat have I got to do to be heardWhat do I do when lightning strikes meWhat have I got to doWhat have I got to doWhen sorry seems to be the hardest word
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