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You're So Vain

Carly Simon

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “You're So Vain” by Carly Simon (1972), for Level 4 (upper intermediate) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 15 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. What makes someone 'vain' and why might vanity damage relationships?
  2. Do you think the singer is angry, sad, or relieved about this relationship ending?
  3. Have you ever known someone who was too focused on their appearance or status?

A printable song worksheet for You're So Vain by Carly Simon, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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