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Quiz about Song Lyrics for the Roy Orbison Fans

Song Lyrics for the Roy Orbison Fans Quiz

Roy Orbison (1936 to 1988) was an American singer-songwriter with many beautiful hit songs. Which lyrics do you remember well enough to be able to name the song title?

A multiple-choice quiz by funnytrivianna. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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337,629

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. "There goes my baby, there goes my heart
They're gone forever, so far apart"

These are the lyrics from which 1960 Roy Orbison song? Hint

Only the Lonely

She's a Mystery to Me

Distant Drums

You Got It

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Question 2 of 10

2. "I was alright for a while
I could smile for a while
But I saw you last night"

These sad lyrics are from which mournful 1961 Roy Orbison song? Hint

Big Girls Don't Cry

Somebody's Crying

Fool to Cry

Crying

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I guess I'll go on home, it's late
There'll be tomorrow night, but wait
What do I see?"

In which 1964 Roy Orbison song does he growl these lyrics? Hint

Goodnight

Mirror on the Wall

Oh, Pretty Woman

Memories

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Question 4 of 10

4. These 1963 yearning lyrics are the opening words from which Roy Orbison song?

"A candy-colored clown they call the sandman
Tiptoes to my room every night". Hint

Dream Baby

Dream Weaver

In Dreams

Dream a Little Dream of Me

5. "Golden days before they end
Whisper secrets to the wind
Your baby won't be near you anymore"

In which 1964 Roy Orbison song are these lyrics heard? It was the second Orbison single to reach number one in the United Kingdom. Hint

Falling

It's Over

Paper Boy

Pretty Paper

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Don't you worry your pretty head
I'll never let you down
I'll always be around"

These lyrics are from which 1960 Roy Orbison song where the subject might have had a halo? Hint

Falling

Blue Avenue

Almost

Blue Angel

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Then all at once he was standing there
So sure of himself, his head in the air
My heart was breaking, which one would it be
You turned around and walked away with me"

These lyrics are from which hopeful 1961 Roy Orbison song? Hint

Tears of a Clown

I'm Hurtin'

Running Scared

Love Hurts

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Come on woman, gonna treat you right
Give you candy kisses every single night"

Which sweet 1961 Roy Orbison song are these lyrics from? Hint

Candy Girl

Candy Man

Candy Kisses

Candy Rain

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Question 9 of 10

9. "And time goes by, so slowly
And time can do so much
Are you still mine?"

Which North/Zaret song that Roy Orbison covered and recorded in 1969 is this? Hint

Unchained Melody

Twinkle Toes

Wedding Day

Today's Teardrops

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Question 10 of 10

10. "I feel so bad I've got a worried mind
I'm so lonesome all the time
Since I left my baby behind"

Which Roy Orbison song, later recorded by Linda Ronstadt, is this? Hint

Blue Velvet

Blue Bird

Blue Moon

Blue Bayou

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "There goes my baby, there goes my heart They're gone forever, so far apart" These are the lyrics from which 1960 Roy Orbison song?

Answer: Only the Lonely

"Only the Lonely" was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson in 1960 and was Orbison's first big hit. It reached number two on the US Billboard pop music charts and number fourteen on the Billboard R&B charts. The song reached number one in the United Kingdom singles chart. In 1999 "Only the Lonely" received a Grammy Hall of Fame award.

2. "I was alright for a while I could smile for a while But I saw you last night" These sad lyrics are from which mournful 1961 Roy Orbison song?

Answer: Crying

"Crying" was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Orbison released the song in 1961 and it soared to the number one position on the US Cashbox chart. It reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. In a duet by Roy Orbison and k.d. lang, "Crying" was released again in 1987. As a result, the song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals that year.

3. "I guess I'll go on home, it's late There'll be tomorrow night, but wait What do I see?" In which 1964 Roy Orbison song does he growl these lyrics?

Answer: Oh, Pretty Woman

In 1964, Roy Orbison and Bill Dees wrote "Oh, Pretty Woman", which stayed in the number one position on the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks. In 2004, "Rolling Stone" magazine listed "Oh, Pretty Woman" on its list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".

4. These 1963 yearning lyrics are the opening words from which Roy Orbison song? "A candy-colored clown they call the sandman Tiptoes to my room every night".

Answer: In Dreams

"In Dreams" was written and released by Roy Orbison in 1963. "In Dreams" made it to the number seven position on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts.

5. "Golden days before they end Whisper secrets to the wind Your baby won't be near you anymore" In which 1964 Roy Orbison song are these lyrics heard? It was the second Orbison single to reach number one in the United Kingdom.

Answer: It's Over

"It's Over" (1964) was written by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees. This single peaked at number ten on the US Cashbox chart and number nine on the US Billboard Pop Music charts. "It's Over" was on the UK Singles Chart at position number one for two weeks. In 1960 "Only the Lonely" was Orbison's first single to reach number one in the U.K.

6. "Don't you worry your pretty head I'll never let you down I'll always be around" These lyrics are from which 1960 Roy Orbison song where the subject might have had a halo?

Answer: Blue Angel

"Blue Angel" (1960) peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts. Orbison appeared on "American Bandstand" and also toured for three months with singer Patsy Cline. After having done his tour he released "Blue Angel".

7. "Then all at once he was standing there So sure of himself, his head in the air My heart was breaking, which one would it be You turned around and walked away with me" These lyrics are from which hopeful 1961 Roy Orbison song?

Answer: Running Scared

"Running Scared" (1961) was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. It rose to the number one position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

8. "Come on woman, gonna treat you right Give you candy kisses every single night" Which sweet 1961 Roy Orbison song are these lyrics from?

Answer: Candy Man

"Candy Man" was released in 1961. Orbison and his band, The Candymen, recorded the song, with Roy doing the lead vocals. "Candy Man" was on the flip side of the 45rpm record single "Crying".

9. "And time goes by, so slowly And time can do so much Are you still mine?" Which North/Zaret song that Roy Orbison covered and recorded in 1969 is this?

Answer: Unchained Melody

The music for "Unchained Melody" was written by Alex North, and the lyrics were written by Hy Zaret. In May of 1969, Roy Orbison recorded his version of the song which appeared on his "Many Moods" album.

10. "I feel so bad I've got a worried mind I'm so lonesome all the time Since I left my baby behind" Which Roy Orbison song, later recorded by Linda Ronstadt, is this?

Answer: Blue Bayou

"Blue Bayou" was written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson in 1963. This song peaked at number one on the Irish Singles Chart, number one on the Australian Singles Chart and number three on the U.K. Singles Chart. On the US Billboard Pop Singles it reached the number twenty-nine position.

In 1977 Linda Ronstadt recorded the song and brought it all the way up to the number three position on the US Billboard Hot 100.

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