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Crying

Don McLean

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Crying” by Don McLean (1978), for Level 3 (intermediate) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 16 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. Have you ever felt sad when seeing someone from your past?
  2. Why do you think the singer keeps repeating the word 'crying'?
  3. What advice would you give to someone who can't forget their ex?

A printable song worksheet for Crying by Don McLean, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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