Another Day In Paradise by Phil Collins — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

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ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE

~ Phil Collins · 1989 ~

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    Verse 1
She calls out to the man on the (1)
"Sir, can you help me?
It's (2), and I've nowhere to (3)
Is there somewhere you can tell me?"
He walks on, doesn't look back
He pretends he can't (4) her
Starts to whistle as he crosses the street
Seems (5) to be there

Chorus
Oh, think (6)
'Cause it's another day
For you and me in (7)
Oh, think twice
'Cause it's another day for you
You and me in paradise
Think about it

Verse 2
She calls out to the man on the street
He can see she's been (8)
She's got (9) on the soles of her feet
She can't (10), but she's (11)

[Chorus]

Bridge
Oh, Lord
Is there nothing more anybody can do?
Oh, Lord
There must be something you can say
You can tell from the lines on her face
You can see that she's been there
Probably been (12) on from every place
'Cause she didn't (13) in there

[Chorus × 2]

Outro
Mm, think about it
It's just another day
For you and me in paradise
It's just another day
For you and me in paradise (Para—, paradise)
Paradise (It's just another day for you and me)
Uh, just think about it (In paradise)
Paradise (It's just another day for you and me)
Just think about it (In paradise, para—, paradise)
It's just in paradise (It's just another day for you and me)
Mm, paradise (In paradise)
Paradise, just another day (It's just another day for you and me)
Think about it (In paradise, para—, paradise)
  

Another Day In Paradise

Phil Collins · 1989

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Song Worksheets

Definition Match

Match each word (1-6) to its correct definition (A-F). Write the letter on the line.

1. embarrassed

2. blisters

3. pretends

4. paradise

5. whistles

6. soles

A. acts like something is true when it isn't

B. feeling uncomfortable or ashamed in a social situation

C. makes a high musical sound by blowing air through lips

D. painful spots on skin caused by rubbing or pressure

E. the bottom parts of feet that touch the ground

F. a perfect, beautiful place where everything is wonderful

Finish the Lyric

Complete these partial lines from the song. Try to match Phil Collins' style and the song's emotional tone.

1. She reaches out her hand but he just...

2. The city's full of people but she feels so...

3. He's got a warm home waiting but she's got...

4. Another person passes by, they all just...

5. She's asking for some kindness in this world of...

Did you know?

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

🎵Phil Collins wrote this song after witnessing homelessness in Washington D.C. and London, wanting to highlight society's indifference to those in need.
⭐The song topped charts in multiple countries and became Collins' most successful solo single in the United States.
🎸David Crosby provided backing vocals on the track, adding his distinctive harmonies to the emotional chorus sections.
📀The music video featured real homeless people and was filmed in various urban locations to emphasize the song's social message.
🎤Collins donated significant proceeds from the song to homeless charities and used his platform to raise awareness about the issue.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1How does the title 'Another Day in Paradise' create irony in this song about homelessness?
2What does the man's reaction (whistling, not looking back) reveal about how society handles uncomfortable situations?

3Have you ever been in a situation where you saw someone who needed help? How did you react?
4Why do you think people sometimes ignore problems they could help solve?

🎭 Play It! — Charades

A student (or teacher) secretly picks a song title or artist from the board. They act it out — no speaking, no miming letters. First person to guess correctly takes the next turn.