13 пісень, які потрібно вивчити, щоб покращити англійську вимову

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ABBA — I Have a Dream

Звертає увагу на різницю між «s» і «th». Завдяки зарифмованным рядками легко відпрацьовуються буквосполучення «ea» і «ng».

I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything.
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale,
You can take the future, even if you fail.
I believe in angels,
Something good in everything I see.
I believe in angels,
When I know the time is right for me.
I'll cross the stream — I have a dream.

I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality.
And my destination makes it worth the while,
Pushing through the darkness, still another mile.
I believe in angels,
Something good in everything I see.
I believe in angels,
When I know the time is right for me.
I'll cross the stream — I have a dream.
I'll cross the stream — I have a dream.

I have a dream, a song to sing
To help me cope with anything.
If you see the wonder of a fairy tale,
You can take the future, even if you fail.
I believe in angels,
Something good in everything I see.
I believe in angels,
When I know the time is right for me.
I'll cross the stream — I have a dream.
I'll cross the stream — I have a dream.

Beyonce — Halo

Відпрацьовуються різні варіанти читання «u»: наприклад, в слові «put» цей звук вимовляється не за правилами, а в «built» він не читається зовсім. Є і поєднання «gh», невимовний в більшості випадків .

Remember those walls I built?
Well, baby, they are tumbling down.
And they didn't even put up a fight.
They didn't even make a sound.
I found a way to let you in.
But I never really had a doubt.
Standing in the light of your halo,
I got my angel now.

[Chorus:]
It's like i've been awakened.
Every rule I had, you break it.
It's the risk that i'm taking.
I ain't never gonna shut you out!
Everywhere i'm looking now,
I'm surrounded by your embrace.
Baby, I can see your halo.
You know you're my saving grace.
You're everything I need and more.
It's all written over your face.
Baby, I can feel your halo.
Pray it won't fade away.
I can feel your halo.
I can see your halo.
I can feel your halo.
I can see your halo.
Halo, oh, oh.

Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night.
You're the only one that I want.
Think i'm addicted to your light.
I swore i'd never fall again
But this doesn't even feel like falling.
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again.

[Приспів]

Avril Lavigne — When You're Gone

На відпрацювання вимови «o» перед приголосними та в поєднаннях з голосними. Багато непростого «th» і буквосполучень з «w».

I always needed time on my own.
I never thought i'd need you there
When I cry.
And the days feel like years
When i'm alone.
And the bed where you lie
Is made up on your side.

When you walk away,
I count the steps that you take.
Do you see how much I need you right now?

[Chorus:]
When you're gone,
The pieces of my heart are missing you.
When you're gone,
The face I came to know is missing too.
When you're gone,
The words I need to hear
To always get me through the day,
And make it OK.
I miss you.

I've never felt this way before.
Everything that I do
Reminds me of you.
And the clothes you left,
They lie on my floor,
And they smell just like you.
I love the things that you do.

When you walk away,
I count the steps that you take.
Do you see how much I need you right now?

[Приспів]

We were made for each other.
Out here forever,
I know we were.
Yeah, yeah.

All I ever wanted was for you to know,
Everything I do, I give my heart and soul.
I can hardly breathe,
I need to feel you here with me, yeah.

[Приспів]

Adele — One and Only

Чути різниця між «ch» і «c». Запам'ятовується читання «know». Відпрацьовується буква «o» в різних поєднаннях і звуки, які дає «y» в кінці слів.

You've been on my mind.
I grow fonder every day,
Lose myself in time,
Just thinking of your face.
God only knows
Why it's taken me so long
To let my doubts go.
You're the only one that I want.

I don't know why i'm scared,
I've been here before.
Every feeling, every word,
I've imagined it all.
You'll never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine.

I dare you to let me be your your one and only.
Promise i'm worthy to hold in your arms.
So come on and give me a chance
To prove that i'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.

If i've been on your mind,
You hang on every word I say,
You lose yourself in time at the mention of my name.
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close?
And have you tell me whichever road I choose, you'll go?

I don't know why i'm scared,
'Cause i've been here before.
Every feeling, every word,
I've imagined it all.
You'll never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine.

I dare you to let me be your your one and only.
I promise i'm worthy to hold in your arms.
So come on and give me a chance
To prove that i'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.

I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart.
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart.
(Nobody's perfect, trust me i've learned it.)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart.
(Nobody's perfect, trust me i've learned it.)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart.
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart.
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart.

So I dare you to let me be your your one and only.
I promise i'm worthy to hold in your arms.
So come on and give me a chance
To prove that i'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.
Come on and give me a chance
To prove that i'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.

Aretha Franklin — I Say a Little Prayer

Для тих, хто не може запам'ятати правила читання «e» і «ee» в закінченні. У тексті також є різні буквосполучення з «a».

From the moment I wake up,
Before I put on my make-up,
I say a little prayer for you.
While combing my hair now,
And wondering what dress to wear now,
I say a little prayer for you.

Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you.
Forever and ever, we never will part.
Oh, how I love you.
Together forever, that's how it must be.
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me.

I run for the bus, dear,
While riding I think of us, dear,
I say a little prayer for you.
At work I just take time
And all through my coffee-break time,
I say a little prayer for you.

Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you.
Forever and ever, we never will part.
Oh, how I love you.
Together forever, that's how it must be.
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me.

I say a little prayer for you.
I say a little prayer for you.

My darling, believe me,
For me there is no one but you!
Please love me too.
And i'm in love with you.
Answer my prayer now, babe.

Forever and ever, you'll stay in my heart
And I will love you.
Forever and ever, we never will part.
Oh, how I love you.
Together forever, that's how it must be.
To live without you
Would only mean heartbreak for me.

Ben E. King — Stand by Me

Допомагає запам'ятати вимову літери «u» і «a» в різних варіантах закритих складів і буквосочетаниях.

When the night has come
And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only we see light,
No, I won't be afraid.
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.

So, darling, darling, stand by me.
Oh, stand by me.
Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me.

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall,
And the mountains
Should crumble to the sea,
I won't cry, I won't cry.
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.

And darling, darling, stand by me.
Oh, stand by me.
Oh, stand, stand by me, stand by me.

Whenever you're in trouble,
Won't you stand by me?
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me.

Boston — More Than a Feeling

Дає розуміння того, чим відрізняється короткий і довгий вимова літер «o» і «a» в закритому і відкритому складах. Звертає увагу на особливості читання закінчення «ed».

I looked out this morning,
And the sun was gone.
Turned on some music to start my day
Then lost myself in a familiar song.
I closed my eyes and I slipped away.

[Chorus:]
It's more than a feeling
When I hear that old song they used to play
And I begin dreaming
Till I see Marianne walk away.
I see my Marianne walking away.

So many people have come and gone.
Their faces fade as the years go by.
Yet I still recall as I wander on
As clear as the sun in the summer sky.

[Приспів]

When i'm tired and thinking cold,
I hide in my music, forget the day,
And dream of a girl I used to know.
I closed my eyes and she slipped away.
She slipped away.

[Приспів]

Cher — Strong Enough

Показує різницю між літерою «y» в закритому складі та в кінці довгих і коротких слів. Є приклади-виключення з «gh».

I don't need your sympathy.
There's nothing you can say or do for me.
And I don't want a miracle.
You'll never change for no one.

I hear your reasons why.
Where did you sleep last night?
And she was worth it, she was worth it?

[Chorus:]
'Cos i'm strong enough to live without you.
Strong enough
And I quit crying long enough.
Now i'm strong enough
To know you gotta go.

There's no more to say
So save your breath,
And then walk away.
No matter what I hear you say.
I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go.

So you feel misunderstood.
Baby, I have got news for you?
On being used, I could write a book.
You don't wanna hear about it.

I've been losing sleep.
You've been going cheap.
Ain't She worth half of me, it's true.
I'm telling you.

[Приспів]

Come hell or waters high,
You'll never see me cry.
This is our last goodbye, it's true.
I'm telling you.

[Приспів]

There's no more to say,
So save your breath,
And you walk away.
No matter what I hear you say.
I'm strong enough
To know you gotta go.

Christina Aguilera — Beautiful

Чути відмінність у звучанні «oo» і «o» в різних варіаціях. Багато «ng» і поєднань з «w» (знову ж таки «o» до і після «w»).

Don't look at me.
Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly, it's hard to breathe.
Now and then, I get insecure
From all the fame, i'm so ashamed.

I am beautiful, no matter what they say.
Words can't bring me down.
I am beautiful in every single way.
Yes, words can't bring me down.
So don't you bring me down today.

To all your friends, you're delirious.
So consumed in all your doom,
Trying hard to fill the emptiness.
The piece is gone
And the puzzle undone.
That's the way it is.

You are beautiful, no matter what they say.
Words won't bring you down.
You are beautiful in every single way.
Yes, words won't bring you down.
Don't you bring me down today.

No matter what we do,
No matter what they say,
We're the song inside the tune
Full of beautiful mistakes.

And everywhere we go
The sun will always shine.
And tomorrow we might wake on the other side.
All the other times.

We are beautiful, no matter what they say.
Yes, words won't bring us down.
We are beautiful, no matter what they say.
Yes, words can't bring us down.
Don't you bring me down today.
Don't you bring me down today.

Cutting Crew — i've Been in Love Before

Представлені різні буквосполучення з «o». Наприклад, читання не за правилами у «love» (перед «v» у відкритому складі) або «dangerous» з нейтральним звуком.

Catch my breath, close my eyes.
Don't believe a word.
Things she said, overheard.
Something wrong inside.
Once you won't admit it,
Then you know you're in it.

I've been in love before.
I've been in love before.
The hardest part is when you're in it.
I've been in love before.
I've been in love before.

Just one touch, just one look.
A dangerous dance.
One small word can make me feel
Like running away.
You can't say you're in it,
No, until you reach the limit.

I've been in love before.
I've been in love before.
The hardest part is when you're in it.
I've been in love before.
I've been in love before.

Bruno Mars — The Way You Are

Відпрацювання закінчення «інг», нерідко представляє труднощі. Коректне читання «p» і буквосполучення «air». Ну і слово-виняток «laugh».

Oh, her eyes, her eyes
Make the stars look like they're not shining.
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying.
She's so beautiful.
And I tell her every day, yeah.

I know, I know
When I compliment her, she won't believe me.
And it's so, it's so
Sad to think that she don't see what I see.
But every time she asks me 'Do I look okay?',
I say...

[Chorus:]
When I see your face,
There's not a thing that I would change,
'Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are.
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and дивиться for a while,
'Cause, girl, you're amazing
Just the way you are.

Her lips, her lips,
I could kiss them all day if she ' d let me.
Her laugh, her laugh,
She hates but I think it's so sexy.
She's so beautiful.
And I tell her every day.

Oh, you know, you know, you know
I'd never ask you to change.
If perfect's what you're searching for,
Then just stay the same.
So don't even bother asking if you look okay,
'Cause you know i'll say...

[Приспів]

The way you are.
The way you are.

[Приспів]

Coldplay — The Speed of Sound

Демонструє особливості читання «i», різницю між «s» і «z» і наголос у словах з приставкою «under».

How long before I get in
Before it starts before I begin?
How long before you decide
Before I know what it feels like?
Where to where do I go?
If you never try then you'll never know
How long do I have to climb
Up on the side of this mountain of mine?

Look up, I look up at night
Planets moving are at the speed of light
Climb up, up in the trees
Every chance that you get is a chance you seize
How long am I gonna stand
With my head stuck under the sand?
I'll start before I can stop
Or before i see things the right way up

All that noise and all that sound
All those places I got found
And birds go flying at the speed of sound
To show you how it all began
Birds came flying from the underground
If you could see it then you'd understand

Ideas that you'll never find
All the inventors could never design
The buildings that you put up
Japan and China all lit up
A sign that I couldn't read
Or a light that I couldn't see
Some things you have to believe
Others are puzzles puzzling me

All that noise and all that sound
All those places I got found
And birds go flying at the speed of sound
To show you how it all began
Birds came flying from the underground
If you could see it then you'd understand
Ah when you see it then you'll understand

All those signs I knew what they meant
Some things you can't invent
Get Some made and get some sent, ooh ooh
And birds go flying at the speed of sound
To show you how it all began
Birds came flying from the underground
If you could see it then you'd understand
Oh when you see it then you'll understand

Eminem — Stan

Композиція насичена різними варіантами буквосполучень з голосними, в тому числі і варіантами, які представляють труднощі. Рифмовка робить заучування звуків особливо ефективним.

My tea's gone cold, i'm wondering why I got out of bed at all
The morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all
And even if I could it d all be gray, but your picture on my wall
It reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad

Dear Slim, I wrote you but you still ain't callin'
I left my cell, my pager, and my home phone at the bottom
I sent two letters back in Autumn, you must not have got them
There was probably a problem at the post office or somethin'
Sometimes I scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot 'em
But anyway, fuck it, what's been up man? How's your daughter?
My girlfriend's pregnant too, i'm 'bout to be a father!
If I have a daughter, guess what i'm gonna call her? I'm gonna her name Bonnie
I read about your uncle Ronnie too, i'm sorry

I had a friend who killed himself over some bitch that didn't want them
I know you probably hear this everyday, but i'm your biggest fan!
I even got the underground shit that you did with Skam
I got a room full of your posters and your pictures man
I like the shit you did with Ruckus too, that shit was bad
Anyway, I hope you get this man
hit me back, just to chat, truly yours, this is your biggest fan...this is Stan

[Приспів]

Dear Slim, you still ain't called or wrote,
I hope you have a chance...
I ain't mad, I just think it's fucked up you don't answer fans.
If you didn't wanna talk to me outside the concert, you didn't have to
But you could have signed an autograph for Mathew,
That's my little brother man, he's only six years old
We waited in the blistering cold for you for four hours and you just said no.
That's pretty shitty man, your like his fuckin' idol
He wants to be just like you, man! He likes you more than I do!
I ain't that mad though, I just don't like being lied to
Remember when we met in Denver?
You said if I write you, you would write back!
See i'm just like you in a way...
I never knew my father neither, he used to always cheat on my mom and beat her!
I can relate to what your saying in your songs!
So when I have a shitty day, I drift away and put them on cause I don't really got shit else so that shit helps when i'm depressed
I even got a tattoo with your name across the chest!
Sometimes I even cut myself to see how much it bleeds,
Its like adrenaline, the pain is such a sudden rush for me,

See everything you say is real, and I respect you because you tell it
My girlfriend's jealous because I talk about you 24/7
But she don't know you like I know you slim...no one does,
She don't know what it was like for people like us growing up
You gotta call me man, i'll be the biggest fan you ever lose!
Sincerely yours, Stan
P. S. We should be together too

[Приспів]

Dear Mr. I'm too good to Call or Write My Fans!
This will be the last package I ever send your ass!
It's been six months and still no word!
I don't deserve it!
I know you got my last two letters, I wrote the addresses on them perfect!
So this is my cassette i'm sendin' you, I hope you hear it!
I'm in a car right now...i'm doin' 90 on a freeway!
Hey Slim, I drank a fifth of vodka, dare me to drive?
You know the song by Phil Collins, 'In the Air Tonight'?
About that guy who could have saved that other guy from drownin' but didn't?
And Phil saw it all and at a show he found him?
That's a kind how this is, you could have rescued me from drownin'!
But now it's too late, i'm on a 1000 downers now i'm drowsy

And all I wanted was a lousy letter or call
I hope you know, I ripped all your pictures off the wall
I love you slim! We could have been together!
Think about it, you ruined it now, I hope you can't sleep and you dream about it!
And when you dream I hope you can't sleep and you scream about it!
I hope your conscience eats at you and you can't breathe without me


See Slim
Shut up bitch i'm trying to talk!
Hey slim, that's my girlfriend screamin' in the trunk!
But I didn't slit her throat! I just tied her up!
See I ain't like you! 'Cause if she suffocates, she' ll suffer more then she ' ll die too!
Well, gotta go, i'm almost at the bridge now!
Oh shit, I forgot! How I am supposed to send this shit out?!

[Приспів]

Dear Stan,
I meant to write you sooner, but i've just been busy!
You said your girlfriend's pregnant now...how far along is she?
Look, i'm really flattered that you would call your daughter that!
And here's an autograph for your brother, I wrote it on a starter cap.
I'm sorry I didn't see you at the show, I must have you missed,
Don't think I did that shit intentionally, just to diss you!
What's this shit you said about you like to cut your wrists too?
I said that shit just clowning dog, come on, how fucked up is you?
Your guys will miss you Stan, I think you need some counseling to help your ass from bouncing off the walls when you get down some!
And what's this shit about us meant to be together? That's like the shit that will make me not wanna meet each other!

I really think you and your girlfriend need each other,
but maybe you just need to treat her better!
I hope you get to read this letter, I just hope it reaches you in time...before you hurt yourself!
I think you'll be doing just fine as if you just relax a little.
I'm glad I inspire you but Stan, why are you so mad?
Try to understand that I do want you as a fan! I just don't want you to do some crazy shit!
I seen this shit one on the news a couple weeks ago that made me sick!
Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge and had his girlfriend in the trunk and she was pregnant kid with his and in the car they found a tape but it didn't say who it was to. Come to think about it, his name was...It was you! Damn...

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