The Opening Line Pop Edition is a fun game that’s perfect to play on the air because it’s so simple to explain and play. But it’s more difficult than you might first think. It’s a great game for team shows or solo shows.
Before you begin, follow the guidelines for playing games in the Game Strategy section here.
Then, choose the best method to play this game based on your show and how you’ll use the game.
For a list of songs to use in developing questions for your game, go here.
Opening Line Pop Edition
Follow the guidelines here for details on how to play and best practices and options to keep the game fresh.
Here are some examples of questions and answers for the game:
Question: What is the opening line of “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson?
Answer: She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
Question: The opening line is “Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world.” What is the song?
Answer: “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey
Question: What is the opening line of “Like a Virgin” by Madonna?
Answer: I made it through the wilderness
Question: The opening line is “You are my fire, the one desire.” What is the song?
Answer: “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
Question: What is the opening line of “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish?
Answer: White shirt now red, my bloody nose
Question: The opening line is “Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know?” What is the song?
Answer: “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears
Question: What is the opening line of “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars?
Answer: This hit, that ice cold
Question: The opening line is “It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do.” What is the song?
Answer: “Marry You” by Bruno Mars
Question: What is the opening line of “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele?
Answer: There’s a fire starting in my heart
Question: The opening line is “So we back in the club.” What is the song?
Answer: “Love in This Club” by Usher
Question: What is the opening line of “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift?
Answer: I stay out too late
Question: The opening line is “Come on, come on, turn the radio on.” What is the song?
Answer: “Cheap Thrills” by Sia
Question: What is the opening line of “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor?
Answer: Because you know I’m all about that bass
Question: The opening line is “She packed my bags last night pre-flight.” What is the song?
Answer: “Rocket Man” by Elton John
Question: What is the opening line of “Watermelon Sugar” by Harry Styles?
Answer: Tastes like strawberries
Question: The opening line is “Desert you. Make you hurt.” What is the song?
Answer: “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley
Question: What is the opening line of “Firework” by Katy Perry?
Answer: Do you ever feel like a plastic bag
Question: The opening line is “I got this feeling inside my bones.” What is the song?
Answer: “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
Question: What is the opening line of “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd?
Answer: I’ve been tryna call
Question: The opening line is “When you try your best, but you don’t succeed.” What is the song?
Answer: “Fix You” by Coldplay
Question: What is the opening line of “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus?
Answer: Yeah, I’m gonna take my horse to the old town road
Question: The opening line is “I’m beautiful in my way, ’cause God makes no mistakes.” What is the song?
Answer: “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga
Question: What is the opening line of “Someone Like You” by Adele?
Answer: I heard that you’re settled down
Question: The opening line is “I found a love for me.” What is the song?
Answer: “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran
Question: What is the opening line of “Senorita” by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello?
Answer: Love it when you call me señorita
