Top 60 Classic Rock Love Songs That Will Live On
Looking for classic rock love songs for a first dance, remember old flames or a special dedication? Below you can see a list of 60 classic rock love songs to celebrate with your special someone.
The list of songs ranges from the 1960s through the early 1990s. Many artists on our list are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame too!
Trending Classic Rock Love Songs
- “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd (1975)
- “Crazy On You” by Heart (1975)
- “What I Like About You” by The Romantics (1980)
- “Your Love” by The Outfield (1985)
- “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics (1983)
- “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner (1984)
- “I’m On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen (1984)
- “Faithfully” by Journey (1983)
- “High on You” by Survivor (1984)
- “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (1981)
Classic Rock Love Songs
All I Want Is You – U2
Released in 1988 on the album Rattle and Hum
Love Lyrics to Sing:
But all the promises we make
From the cradle to the grave
When all I want is you
All My Love – Led Zeppelin
Released in 1979 on the album In Through the Out Door
Love Lyrics to Sing:
His is the force that lies within
Ours is the fire, all the warmth we can find
He is a feather in the wind
All of my love
Always – Bon Jovi
Released in 1994 on the album Cross Road
Love Lyrics to Sing:
‘Til the heavens burst and the words don’t rhyme
And I know when I die, you’ll be on my mind
And I’ll love you, always
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And I Love Her – The Beatles
Released in 1964 on the album A Hard Day’s Night
Love Lyrics to Sing:
A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me
Babe – Styx
Released in 1979 on the album Cornerstone
Love Lyrics to Sing:
You know it’s you Babe
Giving me the courage and the strength I need
Please believe that it’s true
Babe, I love you
Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon
Released in 1984 on the album Wheels Are Turnin’
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I’ve forgotten what I started fighting for
It’s time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
Colour My World – Chicago
Released in 1970 on the album Chicago
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Promise your love
That I’ve waited to share
And dreams
Of our moments together
Color my world with hope of loving you
Crazy Love – Van Morrison
Released in 1970 on the album Moondance
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
Crazy On You – Heart
Released in 1976 on the album Dreamboat Annie
Love Lyrics to Sing:
And you don’t need to wonder, you’re doing fine
My love, the pleasure’s mine
Let me go crazy on you
Dance With Me – Orleans
Released in 1973 on the album II
Love Lyrics to Sing:
The music is just starting
Night is calling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic – The Police
Released in 1981 on the album Ghost in the Machine
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I resolved to call her up
A thousand times a day
And ask her if she’ll marry me
Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
Released in 1988 on the album Open Up and Say… Ahh!
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Just like every night has its dawn
Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song
Every rose has its thorn
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
Released in 1991 on the album Waking Up the Neighbours
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I can’t help it, there’s nothin’ I want more
You know it’s true
Everything I do
I do it for you
Faithfully – Journey
Released in 1983 on the album Frontiers
Love Lyrics to Sing:
And lovin’ a music man
Ain’t always what it’s supposed to be
Oh girl you stand by me
I’m forever yours, faithfully
Fields Of Gold – Sting
Released in 1993 on the album Ten Summoner’s Tales
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Upon the fields of barley
We’ll forget the sun in his jealous sky
As we lie in fields of gold
Follow Me Follow You – Genesis
Released in 1978 on the album …And Then There Were Three…
I can say
Love Lyrics to Sing:
The night is long but you are here
Close at hand I’m better for the smile you give
And while I live
Gimme All Your Lovin’ – ZZ Top
Released in 1983 on the album Eliminator
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Gimme all your lovin’
All your hugs and kisses too
Gimme all your lovin’
Don’t let up until we’re through
God Only Knows – Beach Boys
Released in 1966 on the album Pet Sounds
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Though life would still go on, believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me
God only knows what I’d be without you
Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
Released in 1989 on the album Avalon Sunset
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there’s no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
Home Sweet Home – Mötley Crüe
Released in 1985 on the album Theatre of Pain
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Long and winding road
I’m on my way
I’m on my way
Home sweet home
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – James Taylor
Released in 1975 on the album Gorilla
Love Lyrics to Sing:
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Feels so fine
How sweet it is to be loved by you
Hysteria – Def Leppard
Released in 1987 on the album Hysteria
Love Lyrics to Sing:
It’s such a magical mysteria
When you get that feelin’, better start believin’
‘Cause it’s a miracle, oh say you will
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Released in 1998 on the album Armageddon Soundtrack
Love Lyrics to Sing:
The sweetest dream will never do
I’d still miss you, babe
And I don’t want to miss a thing
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I Want To Know What Love Is – Foreigner
Released in 1984 on the album Agent Provocateur
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I wanna know what love is
I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
If You Want My Love – Cheap Trick
Released in 1977 on the album Cheap Trick
Love Lyrics to Sing:
If you want my love you got it
When you need my love you got it
I won’t hide it
I’m On Fire – Bruce Springsteen
Released in 1984 on the album Born in the U.S.A.
Love Lyrics to Sing:
And a freight train runnin’ through the middle of my head
Only you can cool my desire
Oh, oh, oh
I’m on fire
In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel
Released in 1986 on the album So
Love Lyrics to Sing:
In your eyes
The light, the heat (in your eyes)
I am complete
Joy of My Life – John Fogerty
Released in 1977 on the album Blue Moon Swamp
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I am the luckiest man alive
And did I tell you baby
You are the joy of my life
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Released in 1987 on the album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Alone above a raging sea
That stole the only girl I loved
And drowned her deep inside of me
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Released in 1977 on the album The Stranger
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I said I love you, that’s forever
And this I promise from the heart
I couldn’t love you any better
I love you just the way you are
Lady – Styx
Released in 1973 on the album Styx II
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Love shines in your eyes
Sparkling, clear and lovely
You’re my lady
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Light My Fire – The Doors
Released in 1967 on the album The Doors
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire, yeah
Love of a Lifetime – Firehouse
Released in 1990 on the album FireHouse
Love Lyrics to Sing:
A love to last my whole life through
I finally found the love of a lifetime
Forever in my heart
Love Of My Life – Queen
Released in 1975 on the album A Night at the Opera
Love Lyrics to Sing:
When I grow older
I will be there at your side to remind you
How I still love you
Love Song – Tesla
Released in 1989 on the album The Great Radio Controversy
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Love is all around you
Love is knockin’ outside your door.
Waitin’ for you is this love made just for two
Love Walks In – Van Halen
Released in 1985 on the album 5150
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Some kind of alien
Waits for the opening
Then simply pulls a string
Love comes walkin’ in
Love Will Keep Us Alive – Eagles
Released in 1994 on the album Hell Freezes Over
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Now I’ve found you
There’s no more emptiness inside
When we’re hungry
Love will keep us alive
Make It With You – Bread
Released in 1970 on the album On the Waters
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I want to make it with you
I really think that we could make it, girl
Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
Released in 1970 on the album McCartney
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Maybe I’m amazed at the way you help me sing my song
Right me when I’m wrong
Maybe I’m amazed at the way I really need you
More Than Words – Extreme
Released in 1990 on the album Extreme II: Pornograffitti
Love Lyrics to Sing:
More than words
Is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn’t have to say
That you love me
‘Cause I’d already know
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Released in 1991 on the album Metallica
Love Lyrics to Sing:
So close, no matter how far
It couldn’t be much more from the heart
Forever trusting who we are
And nothing else matters
Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship
Released in 1987 on the album No Protection
Love Lyrics to Sing:
And if this world runs out of lovers
We’ll still have each other
Nothing’s gonna stop us
One More Night – Phil Collins
Released in 1985 on the album No Jacket Required
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you
And if you sail away
I will follow you
Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
Released in 1983 on the album Texas Flood
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Well I love my baby
Like the finest wine
Stick with her until the end of time
She’s my sweet little thang
She’s my pride and joy
Something – The Beatles
Released in 1969 on the album Abbey Road
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Something in the way she knows
And all I have to do is think of her
Something in the things she shows me
Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
Released in 1977 on the album Rumours
Love Lyrics to Sing:
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Still Loving You – Scorpions
Released in 1984 on the album Love at First Sting
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Only love
Can bring down the wall someday
I will be there
The Best Of My Love – Eagles
Released in 1974 on the album On the Border
Love Lyrics to Sing:
You know we always had each other baby
I guess that wasn’t enough
But here in my heart
I give you the best of my love
The Search Is Over – Survivor
Released in 1984 on the album Vital Signs
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I can see forever
The search is over
You were with me all the while
Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce
Released in 1973 on the album You Don’t Mess Around with Jim
Love Lyrics to Sing:
If words could make wishes come true
I’d save every day like a treasure and then
Again, I would spend them with you
To Be With You – Mr. Big
Released in 1991 on the album Lean into It
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Deep inside I hope you feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you
Waiting for a Girl Like You – Foreigner
Released in 1981 on the album 4
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Now, I know it’s right, from the moment I wake up till deep in the night
There’s nowhere on earth that I’d rather be than holding you tenderly
I’ve been waiting for a girl like you to come into my life
We’ve Got Tonight – Bob Seger
Released in 1978 on the album Stranger in Town
Love Lyrics to Sing:
And here we are babe, what do you say
We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow
We’ve got tonight babe
Why don’t you stay
What I Like About You – The Romantics
Released in 1979 on the album The Romantics
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Keep on whispering in my ear
Tell me all the things that I wanna hear
‘Cause it’s true
That’s what I like about you
Wicked Game – Chris Isaac
Released in 1989 on the album Heart Shaped World
Love Lyrics to Sing:
The world was on fire and no one could save me but you
It’s strange what desire will make foolish people do
I never dreamed that I’d love somebody like you
Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones
Released in 1971 on the album Sticky Fingers
Love Lyrics to Sing:
No sweeping exit
Or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter
Or treat you unkind
Wild horses
Couldn’t drag me away
With Your Love – Jefferson Starship
Released in 1976 on the album Spitfire
Love Lyrics to Sing:
Heaven sent a sign that sent you
I’m going out of my mind
Since I met you
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Released in 1977 on the album Slowhand
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I feel wonderful
Because I see the love light in your eyes
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don’t realize how much I love you
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You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Released in 1964 on the album Kinks
Love Lyrics to Sing:
You got me so I don’t know what I’m doin’, now
Oh yeah, you really got me now
You got me so I can’t sleep at night
Your Song – Elton John
Released in 1970 on the album Elton John
Love Lyrics to Sing:
I hope you don’t mind
That I put down in the words
How wonderful life is while you’re in the world
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I hope you enjoyed our list of classic rock love songs for a special date night, wedding first dance, or special dedication. If you have a favorite, please share your song below!
