We use anonymous play activity and Google Analytics to improve the games. You can turn either off at any time.

Read our privacy policy
All Printable Puzzles
Download PDF (with answer key)PDF — puzzle onlyProblem with this sheet? Tell us

Complete the titles of ten famous songs of the 1950s — artist and year given as hints. This sheet is free and printed in large, senior-friendly type — use the Print button above for a paper copy, or choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. Prints as the puzzle only — tick the box below if you’d like the answer key included (it prints on its own page).

SeniorBrainGames.orgFree · Large Print

Finish the Lyric — 1950s Hits

Finish the Phrase

Name: 
Date: 

Instructions: Complete each famous song title by writing the missing word on the line provided — the artist and year are there to jog your memory.

  1. 1.

    Elvis Presley, 1956: Love Me ______.

  2. 2.

    Bill Haley & His Comets, 1955: Rock Around the ______.

  3. 3.

    Jerry Lee Lewis, 1957: Great Balls of ______.

  4. 4.

    The Everly Brothers, 1957: Wake Up Little ______.

  5. 5.

    Bobby Darin, 1959: Mack the ______.

  6. 6.

    Elvis Presley, 1956: Don't Be ______.

  7. 7.

    Perry Como, 1958: Catch a Falling ______.

  8. 8.

    Johnny Cash, 1956: I Walk the ______.

  9. 9.

    Fats Domino, 1955: Ain't That a ______.

  10. 10.

    Pat Boone, 1957: Love Letters in the ______.

Answer Key

Finish the Lyric — 1950s Hits

  1. 1. Elvis Presley, 1956: Love Me Tender
  2. 2. Bill Haley & His Comets, 1955: Rock Around the Clock
  3. 3. Jerry Lee Lewis, 1957: Great Balls of Fire
  4. 4. The Everly Brothers, 1957: Wake Up Little Susie
  5. 5. Bobby Darin, 1959: Mack the Knife
  6. 6. Elvis Presley, 1956: Don't Be Cruel
  7. 7. Perry Como, 1958: Catch a Falling Star
  8. 8. Johnny Cash, 1956: I Walk the Line
  9. 9. Fats Domino, 1955: Ain't That a Shame
  10. 10. Pat Boone, 1957: Love Letters in the Sand

Find more free puzzles and brain games at www.SeniorBrainGames.org

© 2026 SeniorBrainGames

Prefer to play online?

Play Finish the Lyric online — instant hints, no printing.

Free printables every Monday

One short email a week with new puzzles to print.