Steady Rollin by Two Gallants — ESL Song Worksheet | English Plans

STEADYROLLIN

★ Two Gallants · 2007 ★

Listen carefully and fill in the missing words.

    

Verse 1
You might have seen me 'neath the pool hall (1)
Well, baby, I go back each night
If you got a throat I got a (2)
Steady rollin', I keep goin'

And I don't mind how quick the (3) change
You know to me they's e'ryone the same
The sweetest sunshine drips the (4)
Death's comin', I'm still runnin'

Chorus
Well, I come from the old time, baby
Too late for you to save me
If I remain, then I'm to (5)
But if you should ever need me
I'll go where'er you lead me
It's all the same, the same old game

Verse 2
My lovin' baby she's a ball and (6)
I still can travel but my speed has changed
I bring the (7), I take the blame
Steady rollin', I keep goin'

But I (8) my wife today
Dropped her body in the Frisco bay
I had no choice it was the only way
Death's comin', I'm still runnin'

[Chorus]

Verse 3
Out waltzin' with the Holy (9)
From the Bowery to the Barbary Coast
The land I'm from, you know, I love the most
Steady rollin', I keep goin'

And everyday is just another town
The more I (10), you know, the less I've (11)
Me, I'm a sucker, just a (12) to sound
Death's comin', I'm still runnin'

Final Chorus
Well, I come from the old time, baby
Where all the kids are (13)
If I remain, then I'm to blame
But if you should ever need me
I'll go where'er you lead me
It's all the same, the (14) old game
  

Steady Rollin

Two Gallants · 2007

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Song Worksheets

Odd Word Out

In each group, circle the word that doesn't belong and explain why.

Group 1

knifegunbladechain

Reason:

Group 2

rollingrunningsearchingsunshine

Reason:

Group 3

ghostdevilangelmoney

Reason:

Group 4

blameshameguiltcoast

Reason:

Rewrite a Line

Choose one line from each verse and rewrite it in your own words. Keep the same rhythm and try to maintain the rhyme scheme.

Think about the story being told and use your own imagery to express the same idea.

Did you know?

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

🎵Two Gallants is a folk rock duo from San Francisco, formed in 2002 by Adam Stephens and Tyson Vogel.
⭐The band's name comes from a story in James Joyce's collection 'Dubliners'.
🎸Their raw, acoustic sound often explores themes of crime, love, and American folklore.
📀The Frisco Bay mentioned in the song refers to San Francisco Bay, the duo's hometown area.
🎤This song appears on their album 'Two Gallants', showcasing their dark storytelling style.

Discussion & analysis

Discuss each question with your partner.

1What drives someone to choose a life of crime according to this song?
2How does the narrator justify his violent actions to himself?

3Have you ever felt trapped by circumstances beyond your control?
4Is redemption possible for someone who has committed serious crimes?

🔥 Play It! — Hot or Cold

One student steps out. Class agrees on a secret song or artist. Student returns and asks yes/no questions — up to 20. Class says "warmer" or "colder" after each guess.