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Levon - Elton John

Album: Madman Across the Water

genre: Rock

Levon bears his war wound like a crown
He calls his child Jesus
Because he likes the name
And he sends him to the finest school in town

Levon, Levon likes his money
He makes a lot they say
Spends his days counting
In a garage by the motorway

He was born a pauper to a pawn
On a Christmas day
When the New York Times said
God is dead and the War’s begun
Alvin Tostig has a son today

And he shall be Levon
And he shall be a good man
And he shall be Levon
In tradition with the family plan

And he shall be Levon
And he shall be a good man
He shall be Levon

Levon sells cartoon balloons in town
His family business thrives
Jesus blows up balloons all day
Sits on the porch swing watching them fly

And Jesus, he wants to go to Venus
Leave Levon far behind
Take a balloon and go sailing
While Levon, Levon slowly dies

He was born a pauper to a pawn
On a Christmas day
When the New York Times said
God is dead and the War’s begun
Alvin Tostig has a son today

And he shall be Levon
And he shall be a good man
And he shall be Levon
In tradition with the family plan

And he shall be Levon
And he shall be a good man
And he shall be Levon
In tradition with the family plan.

Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Lyrics added by Bianca G.

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The song peaked number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Song details
  • Co-Production: Gus Dudgeon
  • Composition: Bernie Taupin and Elton John
  • Vocals: Elton John
  • Release Date: 29th November 1971
The song was covered by Jon Bon Jovi and singer-songwriter Billy Klippert.