DON'T LOOK BACK IN ANGER

Oasis · 1995

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    

Verse 1
Slip inside the eye of your (1)
Don't you know you might (2)
A better place to (3)?
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've (4)
Slowly (5) away

Pre-Chorus
So I start a (6) from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my (7)
Step outside, summertime's in (8)
Stand up beside the (9)
Take that look from off your (10)
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out

Chorus
And so, Sally can (11)
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away
But don't look back in anger, I heard you say

Verse 2
Take me to the (12) where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
Please don't put your life in the (13)
Of a rock 'n' roll band
Who'll throw it all (14)

Pre-Chorus 2
I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside, 'cause summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cause you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out

[Chorus × 3]

Outro
At least not today
  

Don't Look Back In Anger

Oasis · 1995

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Song Worksheets

Connotation Compass

Sort these words from the song into positive, negative, or neutral categories based on their emotional associations.

1. revolution Meaning:

2. anger Meaning:

3. fade Meaning:

4. bloom Meaning:

5. burn Meaning:

6. slides Meaning:

7. fireplace Meaning:

8. heart Meaning:

9. brains Meaning:

10. soul Meaning:

The Missing Verse

Write one more verse for this song. Match the style, rhythm, and emotional tone.

Your verse should feel like it belongs between the existing verses. Use imagery of time, memory, or moving forward, and maintain the reflective but hopeful mood.

Did you know?

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

🎵The song was written by Noel Gallagher and became one of Oasis's biggest hits, reaching number one in the UK charts.
⭐The piano intro was inspired by John Lennon's 'Imagine' and is one of the most recognizable openings in Britpop music.
🎸Sally in the song refers to a generic person, not someone specific - it represents anyone stuck in a difficult situation.
📀The song was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, the same place where Queen recorded 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
🎤Don't Look Back In Anger became an unofficial anthem of hope and resilience, especially after tragic events in Manchester.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What does 'don't look back in anger' mean to you personally?
2Why might the singer mention 'Sally' instead of using 'you' or 'I'?

3Can you think of a time when looking back in anger held you back?
4Is it always healthy to 'not look back', or are there times we should reflect on the past?

🛑 Play It! — Stop!

Teacher gives a category (e.g. bands beginning with B). Class splits into two teams. Teams take turns — one answer each, back and forth. First team to hesitate or repeat loses the round.