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Quiz about Nat King Cole Lyrics
Quiz about Nat King Cole Lyrics

Nat "King" Cole Lyrics Trivia Quiz


The quiz is very simple. You have to guess from which of Nat "King" Cole's recordings the lyrics were taken.

A multiple-choice quiz by gemael. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
gemael
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
217,744
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which song has these verses?

"I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon.
I thought you loved me, you said you loved me.
We planned together to dream forever.
The dream has ended, for true love died..."
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. You will sing this while singing which song?

"If you're happier without me,
I'll try not to care.
But if you still think about me,
Please listen to my prayer."
Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which song is this from?

"Darling, I guess
My mind's more at ease.
But nevertheless,
Why stir up memories?"
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Question 4 of 10
4. From which song are the following lyrics?

"I think of you every morning,
Dream of you every night.
Darling, I'm never lonely
Whenever you are in sight."
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Can you tell the song I took these verses from?

"Say it is only a canvas sky
Hanging over a muslin tree,
But it wouldn't be make believe
If you believed in me."
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Guess the song these lyrics are from:

"Love is all that I can give to you,
Love is more than just a game for two.
Two in love can make it,
Take my heart and please don't break it,
Love was made for me and you."
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which song has these verses?

"And then one day,
One magic day he passed my way.
And while we spoke of many things,
Fools and kings,
This he said to me,"
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which song is this from?

"One look and I yelled "Timber!"
Watch out for flying glass,
'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out
I went into a spin and I started to shout,
"I've been hit, this is it, this is it, I-T it!"
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Can you tell from which song I took these verses?

"Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear
May be ever so near"
Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. From which song are the following lyrics?

"Sometimes I wonder why I spend
The lonely night dreaming of a song.
The melody haunts my reverie
And I am once again with you,
When our love was new,
And each kiss an inspiration... "
Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which song has these verses? "I saw you kissing someone new beneath the moon. I thought you loved me, you said you loved me. We planned together to dream forever. The dream has ended, for true love died..."

Answer: A Blossom Fell

Words and Music by Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius and Dominic John. Recorded by Nat "King" Cole in 1955. Peak Billboard position Number two in 1955. Did tou know that Natīs real name was Nathanial Coles?
2. You will sing this while singing which song? "If you're happier without me, I'll try not to care. But if you still think about me, Please listen to my prayer."

Answer: Answer Me, My Love

Words and Music by Fred Rauch and Gerhard Winkler. English lyrics by Carl Sigman. Recorded by Nat "King" Cole in 1954. Nat was born on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day). Most people say it was in 1919, but in some documents it's indicated 1915 and 1916.
3. Which song is this from? "Darling, I guess My mind's more at ease. But nevertheless, Why stir up memories?"

Answer: Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Words and Music by Bob Russel and Duke Ellington. Nat was born in Montgomery, Alabama.
4. From which song are the following lyrics? "I think of you every morning, Dream of you every night. Darling, I'm never lonely Whenever you are in sight."

Answer: (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons

Words and Music by Deek Watson and William Best. Recorded by Nat "King" Cole in 1946 (Number one for six weeks). Natīs father (Reverend Edward Coles) was a Baptist minister and Nat's mother (Perlina Coles) a church organist.
5. Can you tell the song I took these verses from? "Say it is only a canvas sky Hanging over a muslin tree, But it wouldn't be make believe If you believed in me."

Answer: It's Only A Paper Moon

Words and Music by Billy Rose, E.Y Harburg and Harold Arlen. Natīs parents had 13 kids, but just five of them reached 18.
6. Guess the song these lyrics are from: "Love is all that I can give to you, Love is more than just a game for two. Two in love can make it, Take my heart and please don't break it, Love was made for me and you."

Answer: L-O-V-E

Words and Music by Milt Gabler and Bert Kaempfert. Recorded by Nat "King" Cole in 1964. Despite being a very talented pianist, the performances at the piano became rare as his fame as a singer spread.
7. Which song has these verses? "And then one day, One magic day he passed my way. And while we spoke of many things, Fools and kings, This he said to me,"

Answer: Nature Boy

Words and Music by Eden Ahbez. Recorded by Nat "King" Cole in 1948. In the 40s, Nat became the first black performer to have a regular radio show, and in the 50s, a regular TV show.
8. Which song is this from? "One look and I yelled "Timber!" Watch out for flying glass, 'Cause the ceiling fell in and the bottom fell out I went into a spin and I started to shout, "I've been hit, this is it, this is it, I-T it!"

Answer: Orange Colored Sky

Words and Music by Willie Stein and Milton DeLugg. Recorded by Nat King Cole in 1945. Nat's first wife was Nadine Robinson, the second was Maria Ellington.
9. Can you tell from which song I took these verses? "Light up your face with gladness, Hide every trace of sadness. Although a tear May be ever so near"

Answer: Smile

Words and Music by John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons and Charles Chaplin. First used in the 1936 movie "Modern Times". It is said that Nat was a reluctant vocalist. However, even in his early twenties, recording for various Record Companies, he still filled in his quota of vocals including many ballads.
10. From which song are the following lyrics? "Sometimes I wonder why I spend The lonely night dreaming of a song. The melody haunts my reverie And I am once again with you, When our love was new, And each kiss an inspiration... "

Answer: Stardust

Words and Music by Mitchell Parish and Hoagy Carmichael. Recorded by Nat "King" Cole in 1943. Featured in the 1993 movie "Sleepless In Seattle". As Nat was Capitol Records' first star and most famous artist, the Capitol Tower was known as 'The House That Nat Built'.
Source: Author gemael

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