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Songs that start with W

7 songs starting with the letter W — each with origin, classification, and notes.

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If you've been searching for songs that start with W, you'll find 7 detailed songs below. We're not interested in giving you only a list of names — every entry on this page links to a full profile with the kind of detail you'd actually want to know.

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Wake Me UpWaterlooWe Are the ChampionsWhat's Going On
While My Guitar Gently WeepsWicked GameWonderwall

List of Songs That Start With W

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    Wake Me Up

    A 2013 single by Swedish DJ Avicii featuring vocals by Aloe Blacc, combining country guitar with electronic dance production for a folktronica chart success.

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    Waterloo

    A 1974 ABBA single that won the Eurovision Song Contest for Sweden, becoming the band's international breakthrough.

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    We Are the Champions

    A 1977 Queen anthem written by Freddie Mercury, often paired with "We Will Rock You" on sports broadcasts and at championship events worldwide.

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    What's Going On

    A 1971 Marvin Gaye single from his concept album of the same name, addressing the Vietnam War, civil rights, and the conditions of urban America.

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    While My Guitar Gently Weeps

    A 1968 Beatles song written by George Harrison from "The White Album," featuring an uncredited lead guitar performance by Eric Clapton.

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    Wicked Game

    A 1989 Chris Isaak rock single, a slow-burning track with reverb-heavy guitar that became widely known after featuring in David Lynch's 1990 film "Wild at Heart."

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    Wonderwall

    A 1995 Oasis single written by Noel Gallagher, with an open-tuned acoustic guitar pattern and Liam Gallagher's lead vocal, becoming the band's signature track.

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