12 Songs With Commonly Misheard Lyrics
From a single incorrect word to whole phrases that seem out of place, we’ve all misheard parts of our favorite songs with humorous results! This new sheet music collection is an homage to songs with lyrics that lots of us have gotten wrong over the years.
You’re singing along with a song, confident that you know all of the words. But then you realize that something doesn’t quite make sense… there’s a chance that you’re singing the wrong lyrics!
We’ve put together a collection of songs with lyrics that have often been misheard. With popular songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Dancing Queen”, “Single Ladies”, and more, you’ll want to download this collection even if you do know all the right lyrics!
Sheet Music
- “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
- “Live and Let Die” by Wings
- “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” by AC/DC
- “Waterfalls” by TLC
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedance Clearwater Revival
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyoncé
- “Rio” by Duran Duran
- “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
- “Don’t Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra
- “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS
- “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
Check out the full collection here!
If you’re wondering if you’ve misheard the lyrics from any of these songs, keep on reading! ⬇️
1. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana
Misheard lyrics: Here we are now, in containers
Actual lyrics: Here we are now, entertain us
2. “Live and Let Die” by Wings
Misheard lyrics: But if this ever-changing world in which we live in
Actual lyrics: But if this ever-changing world in which we’re living
3. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” by AC/DC
Misheard lyrics: Dirty deeds and the thunder Jeep
Actual lyrics: Dirty deeds, and they’re done dirt cheap
4. “Waterfalls” by TLC
Misheard lyrics: Don’t go, Jason Waterfalls
Actual lyrics: Don’t go chasing waterfalls
5. “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
Misheard lyrics: See that girl, watch her scream, kicking the dancing queen
Actual lyrics: See that girl, watch that scene, digging the dancing queen
6. “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedance Clearwater Revival
Misheard lyrics: There’s a bathroom on the right
Actual lyrics: There’s a bad moon on the rise
7. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” by Beyoncé
Misheard lyrics: Hold me tigher than my very own jeans
Actual lyrics: Hold me tighter than my Deréon jeans
8. “Rio” by Duran Duran
Misheard lyrics: Like a birthday or a preview
Actual lyrics: Like a birthday or a pretty view
9. “I Can See Clearly Now” by Johnny Nash
Misheard lyrics: I can see clearly now, Lorraine is gone
Actual lyrics: I can see clearly now, the rain is gone
10. “Don’t Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra
Misheard lyrics: Don’t bring me down, Bruce
Actual lyrics: Don’t bring me down, groos
11. “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS
Misheard lyrics: I want to rock and roll all night, and part of every day
Actual lyrics: I want to rock and roll all night, and party every day
12. “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
Misheard lyrics: Excuse me while I kiss this guy
Actual lyrics: Excuse me while I kiss the sky
For even more misheard lyrics, check out these articles from BestLife and NME!
Published on January 26, 2022