Trivium Home School · The Muses
Zero, first, second, third and mixed conditionals, wishes and regrets: real possibilities, imaginary worlds and a different past. The songs are in order, from the easiest to the hardest.
A2–B2 · 29 songs (4 free) · All the Muses
A2–B1 · FREE
Grammar: Zero and first conditional; if or when
The Beatles
Rain or shine, it’s all the same.
A2–B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: First conditional; unless, as long as
Cyndi Lauper
If you need me, I’ll be there.
A2–B1 · FREE
Grammar: If I had…, I would…
Trini Lopez
A folk song for a better world.
A2–B1 · FREE
Grammar: I’d rather…; prefer… to…; I would if I could
Simon & Garfunkel
A Peruvian melody about freedom.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Two futures; in case
Frank Sinatra
If you go, and if you stay.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: First conditional with negatives; by now
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
After all we’ve been through.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Zero conditional: if / when; if + imperative
Peggy Lee
Finger clicks, a double bass and a fever.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: First conditional; if + imperative; unless, in case
Solomon Burke
A soul sermon about loyalty.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: First conditional; want someone to; as long as
Sly and the Family Stone
Stay, but let me be myself.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If + can’t; anybody, nobody; double negatives
Etta James and Harvey Fuqua
A duet, two voices answering.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If + can; Why can’t…?; dream of, hope
Elvis Presley
The 1968 song of a better land.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If I were…; If I were you, I’d…
Beyoncé
Seeing things from the other side.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: What would you do if…?; I wish I had
Barenaked Ladies
A very silly shopping list.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Would or will? An ideal world
Tony Bennett
Kindness, hope, and power.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If I were…; would never, would always; first or second?
Gladys Knight & the Pips
Love that sees what others don’t.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If I were a millionaire; I wish I had; money words
Dr. Hook
A bankrupt band sings about the rich life.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Second conditional; all I’ve got is…; hope for the best
Blues Delight
A working man with only a dime.
B1 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Imperatives; I wish you were here; miss, lose
Taylor Swift
Missing someone far away.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Imperative + if; if it helps; whatever; blame idioms
Ella Langley
A break-up, and letting him blame her.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Second conditional questions; What if…?
Joan Osborne
What if God were a stranger on the bus?
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If I were…, I’d…, but…; Would you…?
Pink Floyd
A quiet song asking for kindness.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Second conditional; it wouldn’t be…; the seasons
Aretha Franklin
The song from Camelot, in her early jazz years.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: If + could; need; nothing lasts forever
Guns N’ Roses
Nine minutes, an orchestra, and patience.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: I wish I knew / could / were; If only; wish or hope
Nina Simone
A song of wishes for freedom.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: I wish I were / could; If only; wish or hope
Pearl Jam
A list of small, kind wishes.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: I wish you would; I wish I hadn’t; all the wishes
Taylor Swift
Two proud people, waiting.
B1–B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: I’d rather… than…; would prefer; I’d rather you…
Gladys Knight & the Pips
Choosing love over the big city.
B2 · PREMIUM
Grammar: Third and mixed conditionals; would’ve, could’ve, should’ve
Taylor Swift
Regret, and an older man who should have known better.
B2 · FREE
Grammar: If I hadn’t…, I’d never have…; mixed conditionals; I wish I hadn’t
The SteelDrivers
A man in prison, and everything he regrets.
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