“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” was written by Elton John (music) and Bernie Taupin (lyrics).

Quick Scoop

  • The song is officially credited to:
    • Elton John – composer and performer.
* Bernie Taupin – lyricist.
  • It was first released on Elton John’s 1974 album Caribou and came out as a single the same year.
  • A famous live duet version with George Michael in 1991 also became a major hit, but the original writers are still John and Taupin.

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