How Can I Go On?

Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John

Another day has passed us by

Another day has passed you do

Another day, it's the many times

Has disappeared



We used to know

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

'Cause I used to know



Dancing love has passed us by

Dancing love has passed you do

Dancing love, it's the many times

Has disappeared



We used to know

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

'Cause I used to know



We used to, we used to, we used to know



The piano has passed us by

The piano has passed you do

The piano, it's the many times

Has disappeared



We used to know

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

'Cause I used to know

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

And the children of many times us all

How can I go on?

'Cause I used to know

How can I go on?

How can I go on?

How can I go on?

How can I go on?

How can I go on?

How can I go on?

How can I go on?

How Can I Go On?

Elton John's 'How Can I Go On?' stands as a poignant song in his extensive catalogue of emotive ballads. The track showcases the artist's signature ability to blend piano-driven melancholy with soaring vocal delivery, a hallmark of his work across decades. While the song exists within a broader discography that includes anthems like 'Candle in the Wind' and 'Nikita', this recording offers a more intimate reflection on resilience and emotional endurance. It captures the essence of John's songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin, focusing on universal themes of loss and hope without relying on specific narrative details. The composition fits seamlessly into his legacy of creating enduring pop standards that resonate with listeners through genuine emotional expression and polished production.