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Quiz about Kris Kristofferson Song Lyrics

Kris Kristofferson Song Lyrics Quiz

Kris Kristofferson has written many hit songs, both country and pop. This quiz is about the lyrics of some of his most popular songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by kirk645. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kirk645

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
206,137

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was "busted flat in Baton Rouge and waitin' for a train"? Hint

The Taker

The Silver Tongued Devil And I

Jody And The Kid

Me and Bobby McGee

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Question 2 of 10

2. The line, "And there's nothin' short of dyin, that's half as lonesome as the sound - " comes from which Kristofferson song? Hint

I'd Rather Be Sorry

From The Bottle To The Bottom

Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

Just The Other Side Of Nowhere

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Don't look so sad - I know it's over" is the opening line of which song? Hint

Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends

For The Good Times

Lovin' Her Was Easier

Broken Freedom Song

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Question 4 of 10

4. Waylon Jennings scored big with "The Taker." Which of the following phrases completes the line, "He's a taker, he'll take her to places and make her - "? Hint

Dance when she really don't care to

Do things that she never would dare do

Fly higher than she's ever dared to

See things that she wasn't prepared to

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sammi Smith recorded the Kristofferson love song, "Help Me Make It Through The Night." Which of the following phrases is NOT in this song? Hint

Take the ribbon from my hair

Yesterday is dead and gone

I don't care what's right or wrong

More than I could dream of comin' true

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kris himself had a hit record with a song that begins, "I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies." What's the title of this song? Hint

Nobody Wins

Jody And The Kid

Best of All Possible Worlds

Lovin' Her Was Easier

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Kristofferson song claims that "Playin' with Marshall Tucker's band was as good as smokin' grass?" Hint

The Devil To Pay

Star-Crossed

Rock And Roll Time

If You Don't Like Hank Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. "And it hurts to know it's over - But the hurt, Lord, has just begun. 'Cause this morning she's just leavin' but ---- she'll be gone." Which two words are missing from this chorus? Hint

come nightfall

by tomorrow

come sundown

by evening

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Question 9 of 10

9. Kristofferson's songs often feature some interesting characters. Which was inspired by Kris's friends Johnny Cash, Dennis Hopper, Bob Dylan, Jerry Jeff Walker and others? Hint

The Pilgrim

Silver-Tongued Devil and I

Billy Dee

Border Lord

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to Kris Kristofferson, what was Jesus? Hint

A carpenter

A revolutionary

A Capricorn

A prophet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was "busted flat in Baton Rouge and waitin' for a train"?

Answer: Me and Bobby McGee

Perhaps Kristofferson's most popular tune, "Me and Bobby McGee" has been recorded by many artists. Roger Miller and Janis Joplin both had big hits with their versions.

2. The line, "And there's nothin' short of dyin, that's half as lonesome as the sound - " comes from which Kristofferson song?

Answer: Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

"And there's nothin' short of dyin' that's half as lonesome as the sound - of a sleepin' city sidewalk and Sunday mornin' comin' down."
Johnny Cash had a huge hit with this song. When he chose to sing it on his television show, ABC censors took issue with the line, "I'm wishin' Lord, that I was stoned." Cash, never one to bow to pressure, performed the song as written.

3. "Don't look so sad - I know it's over" is the opening line of which song?

Answer: For The Good Times

A huge hit for Ray Price.

4. Waylon Jennings scored big with "The Taker." Which of the following phrases completes the line, "He's a taker, he'll take her to places and make her - "?

Answer: Fly higher than she's ever dared to

The next line is "He'll take his time before takin' advantage - Takin' her easy and slow."

5. Sammi Smith recorded the Kristofferson love song, "Help Me Make It Through The Night." Which of the following phrases is NOT in this song?

Answer: More than I could dream of comin' true

"More than I could dream of comin' true" is from the song "I'll Take Any Chance I Can With You" and can be found on Kris's album, "To The Bone."

6. Kris himself had a hit record with a song that begins, "I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies." What's the title of this song?

Answer: Lovin' Her Was Easier

"Lovin' her was easier than anything I'll ever do again."

7. Which Kristofferson song claims that "Playin' with Marshall Tucker's band was as good as smokin' grass?"

Answer: If You Don't Like Hank Williams

Not surprisingly, this song was recorded by Hank Williams Jr.

8. "And it hurts to know it's over - But the hurt, Lord, has just begun. 'Cause this morning she's just leavin' but ---- she'll be gone." Which two words are missing from this chorus?

Answer: come sundown

"Come Sundown" was a hit for Bobby Bare.

9. Kristofferson's songs often feature some interesting characters. Which was inspired by Kris's friends Johnny Cash, Dennis Hopper, Bob Dylan, Jerry Jeff Walker and others?

Answer: The Pilgrim

The "others" include, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Donnie Fritt, and Norman Norbert.

10. According to Kris Kristofferson, what was Jesus?

Answer: A Capricorn

"Jesus was a Capricorn, he ate organic foods.
He believed in love and peace and never wore no shoes.
Long hair, beard and sandals and funky bunch of friends -
Reckon they'd just nail him up if he came down again." - From "Jesus Was A Capricorn".

Source for this quiz - my record collection.

Source: Author kirk645

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