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Emoji Song Quiz

Four emojis stand for one song. Name the tune — and the singer for bonus points!

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How it works: each line of four emojis describes a well-known song — usually its title, sometimes its story.

Tap Show answer to check yourself. There are 50 puzzles, grouped by era.

Classics (1930s–1950s)

  1. Puzzle 1
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    Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley

  2. Puzzle 2
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    Hound Dog by Elvis Presley

  3. Puzzle 3
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    Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley

  4. Puzzle 4
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    Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash

  5. Puzzle 5
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    I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash

  6. Puzzle 6
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    El Paso by Marty Robbins

1960s & 1970s

  1. Puzzle 7
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    Respect by Aretha Franklin

  2. Puzzle 8
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    Stand By Me by Ben E. King

  3. Puzzle 9
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    Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash

  4. Puzzle 10
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    Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye

  5. Puzzle 11
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    I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye

  6. Puzzle 12
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    Rocket Man by Elton John

  7. Puzzle 13
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    Dancing Queen by ABBA

  8. Puzzle 14
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    Stayin' Alive by Bee Gees

  9. Puzzle 15
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    Superstition by Stevie Wonder

  10. Puzzle 16
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    Jolene by Dolly Parton

1980s & 1990s

  1. Puzzle 17
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    Purple Rain by Prince

  2. Puzzle 18
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    Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

  3. Puzzle 19
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    Material Girl by Madonna

  4. Puzzle 20
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    Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.

  5. Puzzle 21
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    Billie Jean by Michael Jackson

  6. Puzzle 22
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    Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics

  7. Puzzle 23
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    Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

  8. Puzzle 24
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    Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi

  9. Puzzle 25
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    Thriller by Michael Jackson

  10. Puzzle 26
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    Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush

  11. Puzzle 27
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    Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper

  12. Puzzle 28
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    Wannabe by Spice Girls

  13. Puzzle 29
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    Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana

  14. Puzzle 30
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    Zombie by The Cranberries

  15. Puzzle 31
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    Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin

  16. Puzzle 32
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    Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses

  17. Puzzle 33
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    November Rain by Guns N' Roses

2000s to today

  1. Puzzle 34
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    Umbrella by Rihanna

  2. Puzzle 35
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    Happy by Pharrell Williams

  3. Puzzle 36
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    Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

  4. Puzzle 37
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    Flowers by Miley Cyrus

  5. Puzzle 38
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    Poker Face by Lady Gaga

  6. Puzzle 39
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    Crazy in Love by Beyoncé

  7. Puzzle 40
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    Get Lucky by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell

  8. Puzzle 41
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    Old Town Road by Lil Nas X

  9. Puzzle 42
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    Yellow by Coldplay

  10. Puzzle 43
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    Fix You by Coldplay

  11. Puzzle 44
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    Toxic by Britney Spears

  12. Puzzle 45
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    Single Ladies by Beyoncé

  13. Puzzle 46
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    Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5

  14. Puzzle 47
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    Rolling in the Deep by Adele

  15. Puzzle 48
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    Hello by Adele

  16. Puzzle 49
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    Someone Like You by Adele

  17. Puzzle 50
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    Shallow by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

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Questions

How do you guess a song from emojis?

Say the emojis out loud and listen for the title: a sun and a rising arrow might be "Here Comes the Sun". Think about the song's story, too.

Can I use this quiz with a group?

Yes. Show the emojis on a TV or read them aloud. Give a point for the song title and a bonus point for the singer.

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