Do You Know The Lyrics?

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Do You Know The Lyrics? - Quiz


This quiz tests your knowledge of lyrics from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    In the song Brandy by Looking Glass, what is the occupation of the man that Brandy loves?

    • A. 

      Sailor

    • B. 

      Truck Driver

    • C. 

      Farmer

    • D. 

      Salesman

    Correct Answer
    A. Sailor
    Explanation
    The occupation of the man that Brandy loves is a sailor. This can be inferred from the lyrics of the song, where it is mentioned that Brandy's love interest is a sailor who comes into the bar where she works. The lyrics also describe his adventures at sea, further supporting the answer choice.

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  • 2. 

    In Elenore Rigby by the Beatles, what does she keep in a jar by the door?

    • A. 

      Her rings

    • B. 

      Her teeth

    • C. 

      Her face

    • D. 

      Her Bible

    Correct Answer
    C. Her face
    Explanation
    In the song "Eleanor Rigby" by the Beatles, the lyrics mention that she keeps her face in a jar by the door. This line is a metaphorical representation of Eleanor Rigby's loneliness and isolation. It suggests that she hides her true self, her emotions, and her identity from the outside world, keeping them locked away like an object in a jar. This imagery adds to the overall theme of loneliness and the lack of meaningful connections in the song.

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  • 3. 

    In Polk Salad Annie by Tony Joe White, where did her mother work?

    • A. 

      Hospital

    • B. 

      State department

    • C. 

      Cotton fields

    • D. 

      Chain gang

    Correct Answer
    D. Chain gang
    Explanation
    In the song "Polk Salad Annie" by Tony Joe White, the lyrics mention that the protagonist's mother worked on a chain gang. This refers to a group of prisoners who were forced to work together, often performing manual labor while chained together. The mention of the chain gang suggests that the mother had a difficult and labor-intensive job, adding to the overall narrative and tone of the song.

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  • 4. 

    Where is the Dirty Water in the song by The Standells

    • A. 

      Boston

    • B. 

      Philadelphia

    • C. 

      Baltimore

    • D. 

      San Fransisco

    Correct Answer
    A. Boston
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Boston because the song "Dirty Water" by The Standells is about the city of Boston. The lyrics of the song mention various locations and landmarks in Boston, such as the Charles River and the Boston Common. Therefore, it can be inferred that the dirty water referred to in the song is in Boston.

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  • 5. 

    In Ventura Highway by America, what is he chewing on as he walks down the road?

    • A. 

      Straw

    • B. 

      Piece of grass

    • C. 

      Sugar cane

    • D. 

      Gum

    Correct Answer
    B. Piece of grass
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "piece of grass." In the song "Ventura Highway" by America, the lyrics mention the person walking down the road and chewing on a piece of grass. This suggests that the person is casually chewing on a blade of grass while walking.

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  • 6. 

    In Patches by Clarence Carter, what destroyed all the crops?

    • A. 

      Strong wind

    • B. 

      Strong rain

    • C. 

      Boll weevil

    • D. 

      Drought

    Correct Answer
    B. Strong rain
    Explanation
    In the song "Patches" by Clarence Carter, strong rain is mentioned as the factor that destroyed all the crops. This implies that heavy rainfall caused significant damage to the agricultural fields, leading to the destruction of the crops.

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  • 7. 

    In Sooner or Later by The Grass Roots, what is it that is "gonna get ya"?

    • A. 

      IRS

    • B. 

      Love

    • C. 

      Lies

    • D. 

      Police

    Correct Answer
    B. Love
    Explanation
    In the song "Sooner or Later" by The Grass Roots, the lyrics mention that something is "gonna get ya." The correct answer is "Love." This implies that love can have a powerful and sometimes unpredictable impact on individuals, as it can consume and affect them deeply. Love can bring both joy and heartache, and it often has the ability to change people's lives in unexpected ways.

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  • 8. 

    What color was the door before the Rolling Stones "Paint It Black?

    • A. 

      Red

    • B. 

      Green

    • C. 

      White

    • D. 

      Blue

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
    Explanation
    The question asks about the color of the door before the Rolling Stones song "Paint It Black." The correct answer is red. This implies that the door was originally red before it was painted black.

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  • 9. 

    Who has blood stains on his hands in The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia?

    • A. 

      Sherrif

    • B. 

      Lawyer

    • C. 

      Mayor

    • D. 

      Judge

    Correct Answer
    D. Judge
    Explanation
    In the song "The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia," the person who has blood stains on his hands is the Judge. This suggests that the Judge is involved in some form of wrongdoing or crime, possibly related to the events described in the song. The blood stains symbolize guilt and imply that the Judge is responsible for a tragic incident.

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  • 10. 

    In Saturday In The Park by Chicago, what kind of songs are the singing?

    • A. 

      Folk

    • B. 

      German

    • C. 

      Italian

    • D. 

      Greek

    Correct Answer
    C. Italian
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Italian because the question asks about the kind of songs that are being sung in the song "Saturday In The Park" by Chicago. This means that the lyrics or the style of the songs in the song are in Italian.

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