Elton John, performs at the White House

On Friday, Elton John performed in the White House at President Joe Biden's after turning down invitation from his predecessor Donald Trump.

The 75-year-old pop singer sat down at the piano on the South Lawn of the White House, with the US presidential house lit up in the background, sporting an orange pair of glasses and a dazzling black suit.

"I don't know what to say, what a dump," John joked as he took the stage to perform his 1970 hit "Your Song."

"I've played in some beautiful places before, but this is probably the icing on the cake."

"It's clear Elton John's music has changed our lives," Biden said.

A total of 2,000 people, including activists, LGBTQ activists, nurses, teachers, and others, were invited to the event. Malala Yousafzai, the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and activist and former tennis player Billie Jean King were also there, according to a statement from the White House.