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Lyrics Analysis Worksheet

 

Step 1: Observation

 

1.   Look at the title of this tune.  What do you think the song will be about from the title?

 

Step 2: Responding

 

2.   Read through the song lyrics.  What are your personal reactions to the lyrics?

3.   What emotions might this tune produce when sung?

4.   Read through each stanza and write its meaning?

5.   Now listen to the lyrics as they are sung in the video. Are your personal reactions different than when you read the lyrics? Explain.

 

Step 3: Linking to History

 6.   Why do you think the songwriter wrote this piece? What clues do you find to suggest this?