Question

this poem in ballad form tells a story. Have you come across any such modern song or lyric that tells a story? If you know one, tell it to the class. Collect such songs as a project.​

Answer 1

The modern song that I have listened to is a ballad would be 'Hey Jude' by The Beatles.

• Hey Jude was written by the English songwriter Paul McCartney in 1968 it was a ballad written by McCartney for His friend John Lennon's kid Julian to help him deal with his parent's divorce as John and his wife Cynthia were about to separate.
• 'With Or Without You' is another popular ballad song written by the Irish boy band U2.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes, for example, 'Light of Asia' is a ballad that tells the story of Prince Siddartha, whose life started as a royal and culminated as a saint.