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Quiz about Lyrics to TV Theme Tunes
Quiz about Lyrics to TV Theme Tunes

Lyrics to TV Theme Tunes Trivia Quiz


I give you the lyrics, you give me the TV programme whose theme tune the lyrics are from. Includes a mixture of British, American and Australian shows. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by rozzles. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rozzles
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
303,423
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. "Everybody wants to live, like they wanna live. Everybody wants to love, like they wanna love." What TV show about siblings running a restaurant has these lyrics in the theme tune? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. "I know there's so much more to life. Now I know I can shine a light, to find my way back home." What TV theme tune does this lyric come from? Hint - you wouldn't want to be in a legal dispute with this main character! Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "So what do you say? You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway." These are lyrics written by hugely successful Britpop band Oasis, but what TV show used this song as a theme tune? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "I want to know right now, what will it be?" A group of teenagers in Capeside asked this question for six seasons! What's the name of the show? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. A nice easy one . . . "Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A." Name the TV show from these theme tune lyrics. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. "So what becomes of you, my love? When they have finally stripped you of . . ." This was the theme tune to which British comedy show? Hint - the American version stars Steve Carell. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "California here we come, right back where we started from." The word 'California' is the clue here to the name of the show! Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Let's take each others hands, as we jump into the final frontier." This show about married life gave a boost to the career of a now very successful Hollywood actress. What show are these lyrics from the theme tune to? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Wheels on fire, rolling down the road. Best notify my next of kin." Which British TV show starring Jennifer Saunders are these lyrics from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "With a little understanding, you can find the perfect blend." What TV show are these lyrics in the theme to? Hint - If you don't know it, maybe next door would help you out? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. "Everybody wants to live, like they wanna live. Everybody wants to love, like they wanna love." What TV show about siblings running a restaurant has these lyrics in the theme tune?

Answer: Party of Five

This is from the song "Closer to Free" by The Bodeans. 'Party of Five' had an A-list cast: a young Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell and Jennifer Love-Hewett all starred.
2. "I know there's so much more to life. Now I know I can shine a light, to find my way back home." What TV theme tune does this lyric come from? Hint - you wouldn't want to be in a legal dispute with this main character!

Answer: Ally McBeal

This is from "Searchin' My Soul" by Vonda Shepherd. Vonda Shepherd provided much of the show's soundtrack and appeared in some of the episodes. She is part of a long list of 'Ally McBeal' guest stars including Sting and Jon Bon Jovi.
3. "So what do you say? You can't give me the dreams that are mine anyway." These are lyrics written by hugely successful Britpop band Oasis, but what TV show used this song as a theme tune?

Answer: The Royle Family

This is from "Half the World Away" by Oasis. The Royal family Christmas special 2008 brought the family back together on a different sofa: this time Denise and Dave's.
4. "I want to know right now, what will it be?" A group of teenagers in Capeside asked this question for six seasons! What's the name of the show?

Answer: Dawson's Creek

These lyrics are from "I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole. Paula Cole had a big hit with her song "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" in 1996.
5. A nice easy one . . . "Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A." Name the TV show from these theme tune lyrics.

Answer: Friends

Still a staple at weddings and 90s club-nights The Rembrandt's "I'll Be There For You" provided us with these lyrics. The success of 'Friends' made this song an infamous one hit wonder.
6. "So what becomes of you, my love? When they have finally stripped you of . . ." This was the theme tune to which British comedy show? Hint - the American version stars Steve Carell.

Answer: The Office

The song is called "Handbags and Gladrags" and was the theme tune to 'The Office'. An earlier version was recorded by Rod Stewart.
7. "California here we come, right back where we started from." The word 'California' is the clue here to the name of the show!

Answer: The O.C.

These lyrics are from "California" by Phantom Planet. The song became a hit for them and 'The O.C.' has become well-known for its music, boosting the profile of other bands on the soundtrack.
8. "Let's take each others hands, as we jump into the final frontier." This show about married life gave a boost to the career of a now very successful Hollywood actress. What show are these lyrics from the theme tune to?

Answer: Mad About You

The version of this song, "The Final Frontier", played at the beginning of the show is performed by Andrew Gold, and the version at the end is performed by Anita Baker. The song is written by Paul Reiser, the actor who plays Paul Buchman.
9. "Wheels on fire, rolling down the road. Best notify my next of kin." Which British TV show starring Jennifer Saunders are these lyrics from?

Answer: Absolutely Fabulous

The song "This Wheel's on Fire" is performed by Julie Driscoll and Adrian Edmondson for the show, but was written by Bob Dylan and Rick Danko.
10. "With a little understanding, you can find the perfect blend." What TV show are these lyrics in the theme to? Hint - If you don't know it, maybe next door would help you out?

Answer: Neighbours

The 'Neighbours' theme tune has had six different versions! It was written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent.
Source: Author rozzles

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