You were told that Elton Johns song Daniel had 2 versions One of the was banned from airwaves by government Is this true and if so where can you get lyrics?

Yes, Elton John's song "Daniel" does have two versions. The original version was released in 1971 and tells the story of a young soldier named Daniel who dies in the Vietnam War. The lyrics of this version include:

"Daniel was a drummer in a band

He liked to play his music, sing his songs

He never thought he'd go, go to Vietnam

But he was just, he was just sixteen years old"

Due to the controversial nature of the song's lyrics about the Vietnam War, the BBC initially refused to play it. However, after receiving numerous requests from listeners, the BBC eventually lifted the ban and the song was released on the radio.

In addition to the original version, there is a second version of "Daniel" that was released in 1973. This version features different lyrics that remove any references to the Vietnam War. The lyrics of this version include:

"Daniel was a young man on a hill

He liked to play his music, sing his songs

He never thought he'd die, die so soon

But he was just, he was just sixteen years old"

The lyrics of the 1973 version are significantly less controversial than the lyrics of the original version, and as a result, this version of the song was played on the radio without facing any censorship.

Both versions of "Daniel" can be found on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Additionally, the lyrics for both versions can be found online through websites like Genius and SongMeanings.