Tom Waits Lyrics Quiz

by Jeff Suwak

The defining characteristics of Tom Waits' music are his snarling vocals, his use of unusual instruments (or unusual use of common ones), and his lyrics. Eerie and beautiful, his words always leave an impression.

Step right up and take a shot at our Tom Waits lyrics quiz.

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Comments: 9

  • Karl Miran from North Plainfield, Nj50% That's how far a little bit of knowledge and educated guesses will go
  • Hazel Jackson (aka Hjnuts) from Toronto, CanadaAlthough I love Tom Waits, I did badly on this quiz. I must listen to more Tom Waits!!
  • President Gravydrugs from Out Beyond The Twinklin' Stars9 out of 10. I'll take it!
  • Brad from Australia9 out of 10...... got my heart and ghost mixed up
  • Steven from ScotlandWell, I knew I would do well but 10 out of 10 is rather disturbing.
  • Sarah from Germany8 out of 10, could be worse
  • Spargo from MelbourneHappy with 6!
  • Gabor from Szekesfehervar, Hungary7/10 not bad, I just guessed a few, hehe
  • Riox from Australiagreat website did not score very well
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