Dear God

Elton John

About Dear God

"Dear God" is a song by Elton John with lyrics by Gary Osborne. It's the sixth track on his 1980 album, 21 at 33. It is the shortest track on the album, and when released as a single, it failed to break any major charts. It did, however, reach No. 82 on the Australian singles chart. It was originally intended to be released with only the one B-side, "Tactics", but the actual release came as a double-disc set, with the other disc being "Steal Away Child" and "Love So Cold". Two tracks were later used as b-sides for the Too Low For Zero and Breaking Hearts albums, and have yet to surface on a CD release.  


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1980
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Dear God, are you there
Can you hear me, do you care
Dear God, here are we
Less than perfect, far from free

Oh we take what we get and we don't take no more
But we sometimes forget what it was you created us for

Dear God, now's the time
If you're listening, show some sign
Dear God, hear me plead
Don't desert us in our need

Dear God, lend a hand
Is this really what you planned
Dear God, in you we trust
Though we've failed you, don't fail us

Oh we take what we get but we can't take much more
Do you sometimes forget what it was you created us for, dear God

I hope and pray you'll lead us to a brighter day
Out of the darkness and light up our way, dear God
I hope and pray you'll lead us to a better way
Love is the answer so light up our way, dear God
Light up our way dear God, dear God
Love is the answer so light up our way, dear God

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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE

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Song Origins
"Dear God" is a track by British singer-songwriter Elton John. This song is one of his lesser-known tracks, despite coming from the mind of one of the most successful solo artists in history.
Album
The song "Dear God" is from Elton John's thirty-fifth album titled "The Diving Board." The album was released in 2013, marking John's five-decade-long career in the music industry.
Recorded Label
"The Diving Board" album, which includes "Dear God," was released under the label of Capitol Records. Capitol Records is an American record label known for working with some of the biggest stars in the music industry.
Song Theme
The song "Dear God" is a reflection on religion and faith. The song sees Elton John questioning God and the nature of faith, as he addresses the complaints and praises he has for the entity.
Lyrics and Composition
The lyrics for "Dear God" were written by Elton John's longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin. He is known for his thought-provoking lyrics and this song continues in the same tradition.
Song Style
"Dear God" is a slower-paced, piano-driven ballad. Elton John is known for his proficiency in playing the piano, which he showcases in this track.
Collaboration
"Dear God," like many of Taupin and John's works, was produced by the Grammy-winning producer T Bone Burnett.
Reception
"Dear God" did not manage to gain as much commercial success as many other songs by Elton John. However, the song did receive favorable reviews about its poignant and reflective content, showcasing John's maturity as an artist.
Live Performance
Though "Dear God" is not part of his regular concert setlist, Elton John has performed the song live several times, each time adding a unique touch to it.
Song Duration
The duration of the song "Dear God" is approximately 4:54 minutes, longer than the average pop song length, allowing John to fully express his emotional narrative.

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