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Fairytale of New York

The Pogues

About this song worksheet

A printable ESL song worksheet for “Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues (1988), for Level 5 (advanced) learners, with a focus on past simple. Students listen and fill 14 gaps in the lyrics, then discuss the song.

Discussion questions

  1. How does the song's structure mirror the stages of a deteriorating relationship?
  2. What role does nostalgia play in keeping people trapped in destructive relationships?
  3. Have you ever experienced a place or time that felt magical but later seemed different?

A printable song worksheet for Fairytale of New York by The Pogues, focusing on Past simple. Includes gap-fill, vocabulary, and discussion activities.

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