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Songs With the Greatest Opening Lines According to Yardbarker

"There are many aspects that define a great song, such as a truly special opening phrase or line. Some are downright legendary, even amid an exercise that is relatively subjective. That said, here's our list of 25 songs with the greatest opening lyrics of all time." - yardbarker.com
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"Blue Suede Shoes," Elvis Presley (1956)
"Blue Suede Shoes," Elvis Presley (1956)
2
"The Sound of Silence," Simon & Garfunkel (1965)
"The Sound of Silence," Simon & Garfunkel (1965)
3
"The End," Doors (1967)
"The End," Doors (1967)
4
"All Along the Watchtower," Bob Dylan/The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968)
"All Along the Watchtower," Bob Dylan/The Jimi Hendrix Experience (1968)
5
"Sympathy for the Devil," Rolling Stones (1968)
"Sympathy for the Devil," Rolling Stones (1968)
6
"Joy to the World," Three Dog Night (1970)
"Joy to the World," Three Dog Night (1970)
7
"Let It Be" the Beatles (1970)
"Let It Be" the Beatles (1970)
8
"The Joker," Steve Miller Band (1973)
"The Joker," Steve Miller Band (1973)
9
"Thunder Road," Bruce Springsteen.(1975)
"Thunder Road," Bruce Springsteen.(1975)
10
"Blitzkrieg Bop," Ramones (1976)
"Blitzkrieg Bop," Ramones (1976)
11
"Hotel California," Eagles (1977)
"Hotel California," Eagles (1977)
12
"Stayin' Alive," Bee Gees (1977)
"Stayin' Alive," Bee Gees (1977)
13
"I Will Survive" Gloria Gaynor (1978)
"I Will Survive" Gloria Gaynor (1978)
14
"Werewolves of London," Warren Zevon (1978)
"Werewolves of London," Warren Zevon (1978)
15
"Renegade" Styx (1979)
"Renegade" Styx (1979)
16
"You Shook Me All Night Long," AC/DC (1980)
"You Shook Me All Night Long," AC/DC (1980)
17
"Don't Stop Believin'," Journey (1981)
"Don't Stop Believin'," Journey (1981)
18
"Let's Go Crazy" Prince and the Revolution (1984)
"Let's Go Crazy" Prince and the Revolution (1984)
19
"Summer of '69, Bryan Adams (1985)
"Summer of '69, Bryan Adams (1985)
20
"Your Love," the Outfield (1986)
"Your Love," the Outfield (1986)
21
"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," R.E.M. (1987)
"It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," R.E.M. (1987)
22
"Sweet Child O' Mine," Guns N' Roses (1987)
"Sweet Child O' Mine," Guns N' Roses (1987)
23
"Bring the Noise," Public Enemy (1988)
"Bring the Noise," Public Enemy (1988)
24
"Straight Outta Compton," N.W.A. (1988) "Straight Outta Compton," N.W.A. (1988)
"Straight Outta Compton," N.W.A. (1988) "Straight Outta Compton," N.W.A. (1988)
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"Mama Said Knock You Out," LL Cool J (1991)
"Mama Said Knock You Out," LL Cool J (1991)
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