Wherefore Art Thou Romeo Lyric

by Carl Wiser

Shakespeare has been a source of lyrical inspiration since around 1600, and none of his characters is more popular in song than Romeo, the doomed lover of Juliet (although Ophelia comes close). See if you can identify which artists put Romeo in one of their popular songs.
Here's our list of Shakespeare-inspired songs
July 3, 2018
More Music Quiz

Comments: 17

  • Rr Animal from MichiganElvis Costello - Mystery Dance - Romeo was restless, he was ready to kill / He jumped out the window 'cause he couldn't sit still / Juliet was waiting with a safety net
  • Fred from Warren, MichiganHow about “Romeo’s Tune” by Steve Forbert
  • Don from CincinnatiThere's another Jersey rocker who used Romeo in a song titled, Who's the New Romeo ?
    Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
  • Tony G from Boston"Love is heavy and light, bright and dark, hot and cold, sick and healthy, asleep and awake-it's everything except what it is!"
  • Heartsofull from Baltimore MarylandNice quiz! Really made me think...
  • Rebecca Wells from Wayland Kentucky I missed alot
  • Charles Dire straits had a song titled Romeo and juliet from their album Making Movies
  • Major from ArkansasWay Kool quiz...guess I need to 'brush up' on my melodiez homework !!!
  • Willie from ScottsdaleBlue Oyster Cult gives a mention to Romeo in "Don't Fear The Reaper."
  • Mark from BirminghamThe title of this quiz shows a misunderstanding of the word "wherefore". It means why
  • Kimberly Perrotta from West Palm Beach, FloridaThis is such a cool idea. I love any type of trivia, however now my favorite is MUSIC TRIVIA!!!
  • Armando from Staten IslandI remembered this from high school: (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet by The Reflections (1964).
  • Ange from Australia Not bad for mostly guessing lol
  • Lucy Pacific from Chicago SuburbsNew to this webpage - found it quite by accident when looking for songs with "colors" for a 'Colour My World' list of my favorite Classic Rock Songs. Great website! Thank you!
  • Nico Egbers from AmstelveenBruce Springsteen also mentions Romeo in Incident on 57th street: "Well, like a cool Romeo he made his moves, oh, she looked so fine
    Like a late Juliet, she knew she'd never be true but then, she really didn't mind."
  • Alex Riddick from Montclair A really enjoyable quiz and helps with a tad bit musical memories and great questions.
  • Chipp Ross from PdxNo love for Romeo Delight off Van Halen's Women and Children First? Too heavy for Songfacts? Great quiz non the less!
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van HalenSongwriter Interviews

Wolfgang Van Halen breaks down the songs on his debut album, Mammoth WVH, and names the definitive Van Halen songs from the Sammy and Dave eras.

How "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss" Became Rock's Top Proverb

How "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss" Became Rock's Top ProverbSong Writing

How a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.

Rick Astley

Rick AstleySongwriter Interviews

Rick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album.

Producer Ron Nevison

Producer Ron NevisonSong Writing

Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.

Jesus In Pop Hits: The Gospel Songs That Went Mainstream

Jesus In Pop Hits: The Gospel Songs That Went MainstreamSong Writing

These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.

Elton John

Elton JohnFact or Fiction

Does he have beef with Gaga? Is he Sean Lennon's godfather? See if you can tell fact from fiction in the Elton John edition.