FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about Anatomy of a Song Stairway To Heaven

Anatomy of a Song: "Stairway To Heaven" Quiz

Just how much do you know about Led Zeppelin's classic "Stairway To Heaven"? Pit yourself against 10 questions about the song and/or associated facts. Song #3 in the 'Anatomy' series.

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

Author
FussBudget

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
202,438

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
6124

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: OldTowneMal (8/10), alan56 (10/10), rainbowriver (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Can you complete this lyric from the second verse of the song:

"Cause you know sometimes words have ______" Hint

more than one meaning

many meanings

alternate meanings

two meanings

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. In the third verse, we hear Robert Plant singing about getting a feeling when he looks in a certain direction. In which direction is he looking? Hint

North

East

South

West

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. In the third verse, the singer admits to seeing things in his thoughts. What things does he see? Hint

Fire and rain through the trees

Drinks of coke, lots of bees

Winds of change through the trees

Rings of smoke through the trees

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Can you complete this line:

"In a tree by the ______, there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven". Hint

stream

brook

creek

river

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. If there is a "bustle", as the song suggests, where may it occur? Hint

Hedgehog

Head, bro

Bedroom

Hedgerow

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Complete the lyric time again.

"And a new day will dawn for those who ______". Hint

stand strong

stand long

wait long

smoke bongs

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. In the second last verse, where are we told that the "stairway lies"? Hint

In the westerly wind

Behind the green door

In the eye of the storm

On the whispering wind

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. The last verse! Fill in the the missing word to this lyric:

"Our ______ taller than our soul".

Answer: ( One Word ... it's also the name of a 60s British group)

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What month of the year gets mentioned towards the end of the song?

Answer: (One Word)

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. What precious metal gets mentioned twice in the song?

Answer: (One word)

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 10 2024 : OldTowneMal: 8/10
Nov 10 2024 : alan56: 10/10
Nov 10 2024 : rainbowriver: 10/10
Nov 10 2024 : redwaldo: 7/10
Nov 10 2024 : tazman6619: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : PHILVV: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : chang50: 3/10
Nov 09 2024 : matthewpokemon: 10/10
Nov 09 2024 : tjs58: 5/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Can you complete this lyric from the second verse of the song: "Cause you know sometimes words have ______"

Answer: two meanings

"There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings"

That last line is a problem we all face every day...

2. In the third verse, we hear Robert Plant singing about getting a feeling when he looks in a certain direction. In which direction is he looking?

Answer: West

The lyrics in question say:

"There's a feeling I get when I look to the west
And my spirit is crying for leaving".

3. In the third verse, the singer admits to seeing things in his thoughts. What things does he see?

Answer: Rings of smoke through the trees

"In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees
And the voices of those who standing looking"

When I listen to this song I can't help but wonder how many smoke rings were blown by the writers!

4. Can you complete this line: "In a tree by the ______, there's a songbird who sings Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven".

Answer: brook

"In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven"

Clever bird!

5. If there is a "bustle", as the song suggests, where may it occur?

Answer: Hedgerow

"If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen"

You've gotta watch out when you get a bustle in your hedgerow! You can be sure that I would be alarmed. Sounds like it could be painful and you might need a course of anti-biotics!

6. Complete the lyric time again. "And a new day will dawn for those who ______".

Answer: stand long

"And a new day will dawn for those who stand long
And the forests will echo with laughter".

7. In the second last verse, where are we told that the "stairway lies"?

Answer: On the whispering wind

"Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind"

At last, the answer. Now, if we can only find how to actually get to where the whispering wind is!

8. The last verse! Fill in the the missing word to this lyric: "Our ______ taller than our soul".

Answer: Shadows

A nice bit of imagery is invoked by these lines:

"And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul".

9. What month of the year gets mentioned towards the end of the song?

Answer: May

"If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen"

Uh oh! More anti-biotics please!

10. What precious metal gets mentioned twice in the song?

Answer: Gold

The opening line states:

"There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold"

and right near the end of the song:

"There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold".

Source: Author FussBudget

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ralzzz before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.

Related Quizzes

This quiz is part of series Anatomy of a Song - Part 4:

This is part 4 of a collection of all of my "Anatomy of a Song" quizzes. They were the originals, much imitated since. I guess I should take that as a compliment!

  1. Anatomy of a Song: "Sweet Home Alabama" Average
  2. Anatomy of a Song: "California Dreamin'" Average
  3. Anatomy of a Song: "A Horse With No Name" Average
  4. Anatomy of a Song: "Stairway To Heaven" Average
  5. Anatomy of a Song: "Space Oddity" Easier

Also part of quiz list

Rolling Stone's 2004 List of the Greatest Songs of All Time

Referenced Topics

Music Vocabulary Led Zeppelin Zeppelin Lyrics Trees White

Other Destinations

Explore Other Quizzes by FussBudget

Go to Led Zeppelin Quizzes

More Zeppelin Lyrics Quizzes

FunTrivia Homepage