English Listening Practice

Blowing In The Wind by Peter, Paul and Mary

Listen to the song by clicking the play button. As you listen, try to complete the blanks in the song lyrics below. It's OK to listen more than once, if you need to. When you have finished, click the Check my answers button.

How many must a man walk down,
before they call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail,
before she in the sand?
How many times must the cannon balls fly,
before they're forever banned?

The answer my friend is blowing in the wind,
the answer is blowing in the wind.

How many years can a exist,
before it is washed to the sea?
How many years can some people exist,
before they're allowed to be free?
How many times can a man turn his head,
and that he just doesn't see?

The answer my friend is blowing in the wind,
the answer is blowing in the wind.

How many times must a man look up,
before he can see the sky?
How many must one man have,
before he can hear people cry?
How many deaths will it take till he ,
that too many people have died?

The answer my friend is blowing in the wind,
the answer is blowing in the wind.

The answer is blowing in the wind.