You might be used to hearing Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran on the radio, but once you hear these 25 classic songs, you will be sure to start belting them out mid-shower. These classics have lyrics that have helped them to become staples of rock and roll and the type of music that will continue to last for centuries to come. Start listening to these babies and you’re not going to want to stop!
1. "Born to Run" – Bruce Springsteen
“We gotta get out while we’re young, cause tramps like us, BABY WE WERE BORN TO RUN!”
2. "We Didn't Start the Fire" – Billy Joel
“We didn’t start the fire, it was always burning since the world’s been turning…"
3. "Landslide" – Fleetwood Mac
“And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills, will the landslide bring you down?"
4. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" – The Beatles
“I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping, still my guitar gently weeps.”
5. “Brown Eyed Girl" – Van Morrison
“Hey, where did we go days when the rains came? Down in the hollow, playing a new game… and you, my brown-eyed girl."
6. “Learning to Fly" – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
“I’m learning to fly, but I ain’t got wings, coming down is the hardest thing..."
7. “Beautiful Day" – U2
“It’s a beautiful day, sky falls, you feel like it’s a beautiful day, don’t let it get away…"
8. “Your Song" – Elton John
“I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words, how wonderful life is while you’re in the world."
9. "Like a Rolling Stone" – Bob Dylan
“How does it feel to be without a home, like a complete unknown, like rolling stone…"
10. "Take Me Home Tonight“ – Eddie Money
“Take me home tonight, I don’t want to let you go ‘til you see the light…"
11. “Wish You Were Here” – Pink Floyd
“How I wish, how I wish you were here, we’re just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year…”
12. "Sultans of Swing" – Dire Straits
“You get a shiver in the dark, it’s raining in the park but meantime South of the river you stop and you hold everything, a band is blowing Dixie double four time, you feel alright when you hear that music ring.”
13. Everybody Wants to Rule the World“ – Tears for Fears
“You acting on your best behavior, turn your back on Mother Nature, everybody wants to rule the world…”
14. “Layla" – Eric Clapton
“What’ll you do when you get lonely and no one’s waiting by your side? You’ve been running and hiding much too long. You know it’s just your foolish pride.”
15. “Helplessly Hoping" – Crosby Stills & Nash
“They are one person, they are two alone, they are three together, they are for each other.”
16. “Mr. Blue Sky" – Electric Light Orchestra
“Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why, you had to hide away, for so long where did we go wrong?”
17. “Running on Empty" – Jackson Browne
“Running on – running on empty, running on – running blind, running on – running into the sun but I’m running behind…”
18. "December 1963“ – Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons
“Oh, what a night, late December, back in '63, what a very special time for me, as I remember, what a night…”
19. “Every Breath You Take" – The Police
“Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you take, I’ll be watching you.”
20. “Bridge Over Troubled Water" – Simon, Garfunkel
“When you’re weary, feeling small, when tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all; I’m on your side. When times get rough and friends just can’t be found, like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down.”
21. "Fortunate Son“ – Creedence Clearwater Revival
“It ain’t me, it ain’t me, I ain’t no millionaire’s son… it ain’t me, it ain’t me, I ain’t no fortunate one…”
22. “Valerie” – Steve Winwood
“Valerie, call on me, call on me, Valerie - come and see me, I’m the same boy I used to be.”
23. “Your Love” – The Outfield
“I just wanna use your love tonight, I don’t wanna lose your love tonight…”
24. “Living on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi
“Woah, we’re half way there, WOAH, LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER, take my hand and we’ll make it I swear, Woah, livin’ on a prayer…”
25. “Stairway to Heaven" – Led Zeppelin
“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold and she’s buying a stairway to heaven…”