7 RINGS

Ariana Grande · 2019

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    Verse 1
Yeah, breakfast at Tiffany's and bottles of (1)
Girls with tattoos who like getting in (2)
Lashes and diamonds, ATM machines
Buy myself all of my favorite things (yeah)

Been through some bad shit, I should be a sad bitch
Who woulda thought it'd turn me to a (3)?
Rather be tied up with calls and not strings
Write my own (4) like I write what I sing, yeah (yeah)

Pre-Chorus
My wrist, stop watchin', my neck is flossy
Make big (5), my gloss is poppin'
You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just (6) it
I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (yeah)

Chorus
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it
You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it
I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (yeah)

Verse 2
Wearing a ring, but ain't gon' be no "Mrs."
Bought matching diamonds for six of my bitches
I'd rather (7) all my friends with my riches
Think retail therapy my new addiction

Whoever said money can't solve your (8)
Must not have had enough money to (9) 'em
They say, "Which one?" I say, "Nah, I want all of 'em"
Happiness is the same price as red bottoms

My smile is (10)', my skin is gleamin'
The way it shine, I know you've seen it (you've seen it)
I bought a crib just for the (11)
Both his and hers, I want it, I got it, yeah

[Chorus]

Verse 3
Yeah, my (12), be lookin' like phone numbers
If it ain't money, then wrong number
Black card is my business card
The way it be settin' the tone for me

I don't mean to brag, but I be like, "Put it in the bag," yeah
When you see them racks, they stacked up like my ass, yeah
Shoot, go from the store to the booth
Make it all back in one loop, give me the loot

Never mind, I got the juice
Nothing but net when we shoot
Look at my neck, look at my jet
Ain't got enough money to pay me (14)

Ain't no (13) when I'm on the set
If I like it, then that's what I get, yeah

[Final Chorus]

Instruction
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7 rings

Ariana Grande · 2019

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Song Worksheets

Word Family Tree

Complete the word family for each root word. Fill in the missing forms.

1. deposits
noun: verb: adj:

2. addiction
noun: verb: adj:

3. happiness
noun: verb: adj:

4. business
noun: verb: adj:

5. respect
noun: verb: adj:

Song Diary Entry

Imagine you are Ariana Grande writing in your diary after the events described in this song. Write a personal entry (50-80 words) expressing your thoughts and feelings.

Think about the emotions behind the materialism - what might she really be feeling?

Did you know?

Read these facts about the song. Which one surprises you most?

🎵The song samples 'My Favorite Things' from The Sound of Music, transforming the innocent children's song into a celebration of luxury shopping.
⭐Ariana Grande wrote this song after a difficult breakup, using retail therapy as a way to cope with emotional pain.
🎸The music video was filmed entirely at Grande's actual house in Los Angeles, showcasing her real jewelry collection and designer clothes.
📀The phrase 'red bottoms' refers to Christian Louboutin shoes, which have distinctive red soles and can cost over $1,000.
🎤Grande bought matching diamond rings for six of her friends, which inspired the song's title and central theme of sharing wealth.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1Do you think money can solve problems? What problems can and can't it fix?
2How does Ariana Grande use luxury items to express her independence and success?

3Have you ever used shopping to make yourself feel better? Did it work?
4Is sharing wealth with friends a sign of love or a way to buy loyalty?

🥁 Play It! — Tap the Beat

A student taps the rhythm of a song on the desk — or hums the melody. No words. Class tries to identify the song. First correct guess wins a point for their team.