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Mercy,

Duffy

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Mercy,” by Duffy, for Level 4 (upper intermediate) learners, with a focus on present continuous. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. The singer says her morals have her on her knees. What do you think this line means? Is it a strength or a weakness?
  2. Duffy sings that she does not want to be 'something on the side'. What message does the song give about self-respect in relationships?
  3. Have you ever been in a situation where your head and your heart wanted different things? What did you do, and how did you decide?

A printable song worksheet for Mercy, by Duffy, focusing on Present continuous. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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