Song Library

Waltz for Richard

First Aid Kit

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Waltz for Richard” by First Aid Kit (2010), for Level 4 (upper intermediate) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. What do you think Richard represents in this song - a real person or something else?
  2. How does the metaphor of waves and tides relate to the relationship described?
  3. Have you ever felt too ashamed or afraid to tell someone something important?

A printable song worksheet for Waltz for Richard by First Aid Kit, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

Sign in to see the full worksheet

Create a free account to view, print, and download the complete student and teacher versions.

Sign in