Introduction
Have you ever listened to a song and thought it sounded eerily similar to another song? Well, you’re not alone. Many songs share similarities in melody, lyrics, and even production. Here are 20 examples of songs that sound exactly the same.
1. “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith and “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
Many people noticed the similarity between Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” and Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” The songs share identical chord progressions and melodies.
2. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran and “No Scrubs” by TLC
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran and “No Scrubs” by TLC share a similar rhythm and melody in the chorus. In fact, the songwriters of “No Scrubs” were given writing credits for “Shape of You.”
3. “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay and “If I Could Fly” by Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani claimed that Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” copied the melody from his instrumental track “If I Could Fly.” The two songs share a striking similarity in their opening guitar riffs.
4. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke and “Got to Give It Up” by Marvin Gaye
Robin Thicke was sued for copyright infringement by Marvin Gaye’s estate for “Blurred Lines.” The songs share a similar rhythm and groove, and Thicke himself admitted that “Got to Give It Up” was an inspiration for the song.
5. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars and “Oops Upside Your Head” by The Gap Band
The opening riff of “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars bears a striking resemblance to the chorus of “Oops Upside Your Head” by The Gap Band. The band was later given writing credits for the song.
6. “All Summer Long” by Kid Rock and “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“All Summer Long” by Kid Rock samples the guitar riff and melody of “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The song became a hit, but it also sparked controversy among Lynyrd Skynyrd fans.
7. “The One That Got Away” by Katy Perry and “Some Nights” by Fun.
The chorus of “The One That Got Away” by Katy Perry shares a similar melody and structure with the chorus of “Some Nights” by Fun. Both songs were written by the same songwriter, Jeff Bhasker.
8. “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga and “Express Yourself” by Madonna
Many people noticed the similarities between Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and Madonna’s “Express Yourself.” The songs share a similar message of self-empowerment and have similar melodies in their choruses.
9. “Creep” by Radiohead and “The Air That I Breathe” by The Hollies
Radiohead was sued by The Hollies for similarities between their hit song “Creep” and The Hollies’ “The Air That I Breathe.” Both songs share a similar chord progression and melody in their verses.
10. “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton and “We Will Rock You” by Queen
The opening chant in “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton bears a striking resemblance to the iconic chant in Queen’s “We Will Rock You.” The band was later given writing credits for the song.
11. “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey and “Faithfully” by Journey
Journey’s hits “Don’t Stop Believin'” and “Faithfully” share a similar melody in their verses. The songs were both written by Jonathan Cain, who drew inspiration from his own experiences on the road.
12. “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber and “Let It Be” by The Beatles
“Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber shares a similar melody and chord progression with The Beatles’ classic “Let It Be.” The songwriters of “Let It Be” were later given writing credits for the song.
13. “I’m Not Afraid” by Eminem and “Dream On” by Aerosmith
The chorus of Eminem’s “I’m Not Afraid” shares a similar melody and structure with the chorus of Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” The song became a hit and helped Eminem make a comeback in the music industry.
14. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift and “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s hits “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me” share a similar structure and melody in their verses. The songs helped establish Swift as a rising star in the music industry.
15. “Stay” by Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko and “Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls
The chorus of Rihanna’s “Stay” shares a similar melody and structure with The Goo Goo Dolls’ hit song “Iris.” The song became a hit and helped establish Rihanna as a powerful vocalist.
