past habits

Practice past habits grammar with song lyrics! Explore changes and meanings.

Madonna: This used to be my playground Listen to the song, I hope it won´t make you sad. Pay attention to the lyrics. Can you spot the grammar structure we have learnt today? Fill the gaps of the song. This used to be my playgroundThis used to be my childhood dreamThis used to be the place I ran toWhenever I was in needOf a friendWhy did it have to endAnd why do they always sayDon't look backKeep your head held highDon't ask them whyBecause life is shortAnd before you knowYou're feeling oldAnd your heart is breakingDon't hold on to the pastWell that's too much to askThis used to be my playground (used to be)This used to be my childhood dreamThis used to be the place I ran toWhenever I was in needOf a friendWhy did it have to endAnd why do they always sayNo regretsBut I wish that youWere here with meWell then there's hope yetI can see your faceIn our secret placeYou're not just a memorySay goodbye to yesterday (the dream)Those are words I'll never say (I'll never say)This used to be my playground (used to be)This used to be our pride and joyThis used to be the place we ran toThat no one in the world could dare destroyThis used to be our playground (used to be)This used to be our childhood dreamThis used to be the place we ran toI wish you were standing here with meThis used to be our playground (used to be)This used to be our childhood dreamThis used to be the place we ran toThe best things in life are always freeWishing you were here with me Quarantine time Write 2 things you used to do before lock-down and you don´t do nowadays. Mention 2 activities you didn´t do (often) before but now you do. Struture: didn´t use to + infinitive "Best things in life are always free." How do you understand the sentence above. It is from the song you have just heard. Explain me your view.