News
Elton John-inspired Watford FC shirts are going up for exclusive auction
The auction celebrates his transformative impact as chairman since 1976.
About This Track
"Chasing the Crown" is a track by Elton John, from the album 21 at 33, released 13th May 1980. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 8 articles about Elton John.
About the Artist
Lyrics
[Verse 1] I built a wall in China, I sank an ocean liner I've wrecked homes, I've burned thrones, chasing the crown I've put thorns in your feet, I spread plague in the streets I've sprung traps, confused maps, chasing the crown [Chorus] Chasing the crown 'til he bites the apple I was licking my lips 'til the sun come down I'm chasing the crown, crown, I'm chasing the crown I'm taking a turn in the right direction By leaving his soul in the lost and found I'm chasing the crown, I'm chasing the crown [Verse 2] I saw the tea float in Boston, I saw the live wire shock 'em I made them float, I made them drown, chasing them 'round I laid the desert sands, I froze the polar caps Well, they'd dry out, and I'd shout "Hey, I'm chasing the crown" [Chorus] Chasing the crown 'til he bites the apple I was licking my lips when the sun come down I'm chasing the crown, crown, I'm chasing the crown I'm taking a turn in the right direction By leaving his soul in the lost and found I'm chasing the crown, I'm chasing the crown (Hey) (Hey) [Instrumental Interlude] [Chorus] I'm chasing the crown 'til he bites the apple I was licking my lips 'til the sun come down I'm chasing the crown, crown, I'm chasing the crown I'm taking a turn in the right direction By leaving his soul in the lost and found I'm chasing the crown, I'm chasing the crown [Instrumental Interlude] [Outro] I built a wall in China, I sank an ocean liner I've wrecked homes, I've burned thrones, chasing the crown I've put thorns in your feet, I spread plague in the streets I've sprung traps, I've confused maps, chasing the crown I saw the tea float in Boston, I saw the live wire shock 'em Made them float, made them drown, chasing them 'round I built a wall, I built a wall in China I'm chasing the crown
Lyrics provided by LRCLIB
View full lyrics page →Track details
More from Elton John
Explore
Showing 10 of 500
READ MORE ABOUT ELTON JOHNREAD MORE ABOUT ELTON JOHNREAD MORE ABOUT ELTON JOHNREAD MORE ABOUT ELTON JOHNREAD MORE ABOUT ELTON JOHNREAD MORE ABOUT ELTON JOHNThe auction celebrates his transformative impact as chairman since 1976.
The legendary musicians' new documentary offers unprecedented studio access, showing their creative process while recording "Who Believes In Angels?"
Elton John and Brandi Carlile performed songs from their upcoming album and their back catalogs at the London Palladium.
Legendary musicians Elton John and Brandi Carlile collaborate on new album featuring all-star band, recorded at Sunset Sound Studios.
The limited-edition bottles commemorate their musical friendship.
The new design was inspired by Elton's 1975 Dodger Stadium performance.
The star will close the Pyramid Stage on Sunday 25th June for his last ever UK show.
"They're a very special band," says Elton.