How much does Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) make on YouTube?
Elton John - Sad Songs (Say So Much) · by EltonJohnVEVO
Estimated Earnings (Best Estimate)
Single-figure creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (~$0.80/1,000 views for this video), net of YouTube's 45% share. Music and Shorts monetize 10–30× lower than Finance, Tech, and Education. Actual revenue varies with audience geography, advertiser demand, and Premium splits.
Peak Performance
Projections
Earnings Trend
Month-over-month estimated earnings
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Monthly Breakdown
Based on view count changes between data points
| Month | Views Gained | Estimated Earnings | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
December 2025
|
315,809
315.81K
|
$252.65 | |
|
January 2026
|
346,789
346.79K
|
$277.43 | |
|
February 2026
|
328,140
328.14K
|
$262.51 | |
|
March 2026
|
312,294
312.29K
|
$249.84 | |
|
April 2026
|
322,437
322.44K
|
$257.95 | |
|
May 2026
|
339,016
339.02K
|
$271.21 | |
|
June 2026
|
317,732
317.73K
|
$254.19 | |
|
July 2026
|
342,037
342.04K
|
$273.63 | |
|
August 2026
|
305,555
305.56K
|
$244.44 | |
|
September 2026
|
212,897
212.90K
|
$170.32 | |
| Total | 3,142,706 | $2,514.16 |
About These Estimates
Earnings use 2026 creator RPM data (revenue per 1,000 views, net of YouTube's 45% share). We blend per-category and Shorts-specific rates from public industry reporting.
Example net RPMs we apply:
- Music: ~$0.80 / 1,000 views
- People & Blogs: ~$1.20 / 1,000 views
- Entertainment / Film: ~$1.50–$1.80 / 1,000 views
- Gaming: ~$3.00 / 1,000 views
- Education / Science & Tech: ~$7–$8 / 1,000 views
- YouTube Shorts: ~$0.05 / 1,000 views
Real-world earnings vary with viewer geography, ad demand, audience demographics, YouTube Premium splits, and seasonality.