Get ready to belt out some show tunes! We're diving into the musical theatre songs that have everyone singing along, from Broadway classics to modern hits. Whether you're a theatre kid or just love a good tune, these tracks are guaranteed to get you on your feet!
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today, we're counting down our picks for the show tunes that we
00:08all can't help but sing along to, whether we're fans of their shows or not.
00:12We're not including Disney as that could easily fill out its own list.
00:16I feel pretty, oh so pretty, I feel pretty and witty and gay.
00:24Number 10.
00:25Defying Gravity, Wicked.
00:27The entire Wicked soundtrack is phenomenal, with plenty of popular numbers that we love
00:31to sing along to.
00:32La la la, la la la, we're gonna make you popular.
00:41Yet you'll often find us warming up our vocal cords in preparation for the epic Act 1 finale
00:46Defying Gravity.
00:47Too late for second guessing, too late to go back to sleep.
00:48It's time to trust my instincts, close my eyes and leave.
00:59This song marks a pivotal moment in the story, and the melody does an exceptional job of
01:03taking us through that transition.
01:05Whether you sing half of this duet or dreamcast yourself in both roles, you're in for one
01:10vocal rollercoaster.
01:25And that's all before the song hits its climax.
01:28Then we're all going as hard as humanly possible.
01:30Just don't peak too soon, you'll want your ending battle cry to be right up there with
01:34the greats.
01:44Number 9.
01:45Cell Block Tango, Chicago.
01:47Perhaps like Roxy, you like to see the world as your stage.
01:50And hey, why not?
02:03While we don't condone violence, is there anything more empowering to a musical theater
02:07fan than pretending to be one of the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail and adding
02:12your voice to the Cell Block Tango?
02:25Even if you don't know all the dialogue, the chorus is easy to master.
02:30From the first pop, sixth squish, and so on, wherever we are or whatever we're doing,
02:35we can't help but stop and sing our hearts out.
02:48If you had been there, if you had heard it, we bet you you would have done the same.
03:03Number 8.
03:04You'll Be Back, Hamilton.
03:13We'll leave songs like Guns and Ships to the pros, but there are still plenty of chances
03:17to sing along with the Hamilton soundtrack, and we're not ones to throw away our shot.
03:32Taking inspiration from mid-20th century British invasion music, King George's You'll Be
03:36Back is just one of those tunes that's super easy and fun to follow.
03:41Fashioned like a breakup letter, inspired by an off-the-cuff joke by house actor Hugh
03:46The British monarch sings this comically spiteful ditty to the Americans who've just declared
03:50their independence.
04:00It's the kind of melody that pulls you in and won't let go.
04:04No, seriously, King George demands that you join in, so everybody.
04:16Number 7.
04:17Seasons of Love, Rent.
04:19Jonathan Larson's song about making every minute count has long transcended the realm
04:23of rent.
04:33With lyrics about measuring your life in love and celebrating the little joys we often take
04:37for granted, it's no wonder so many people connect with it.
04:41The lyrics are easy enough to pick up after just a few listens, and if not, you can always
04:45clap along to its catchy melody until the chorus rolls around.
04:59So thanks to this song, how many of us now know how many minutes there are in an average
05:04year?
05:05Seasons of Love has been covered endlessly and even parodied from time to time.
05:09Even Stevie Wonder put his mark on it.
05:17Number 6.
05:18One Day More, Les Miserables.
05:20Do you hear the people sing?
05:21With a soundtrack as iconic as Les Miserables, it's almost impossible not to.
05:26From I Dreamed a Dream to On My Own, we discovered the art of sobbing and belting in perfect
05:31harmony.
05:43Just make sure to pace yourself.
05:45One Day More is waiting to steal your breath too.
05:59And let's be honest, we're not just choosing to sing along with Jean Valjean or Eponine
06:03or Angel Ross.
06:04No, no.
06:05No, we have to sing every single part.
06:19Yes they overlay each other at times, but hey, who doesn't love a challenge?
06:23At least they all come together in the end.
06:25We'll always be ready to sing along one time more.
06:39Number 5.
06:40You Can't Stop the Beat, Hairspray.
06:43This energetic finale number has practically had audiences shaking and shimmying their
06:47way out of theaters and singing with wild abandon since its stage debut.
06:52What's not to love?
07:01It's a full-on celebration of everything that keeps us moving forward.
07:05Love, self-expression, social justice, and the unstoppable rhythm of life itself.
07:11Who wouldn't want to join in with a number that's one giant tribute to breaking down
07:14barriers and being true to yourself?
07:27It's just over-the-top fun and non-stop energy.
07:30And whether you're singing it solo or as a group number, everyone gets their chance
07:34to shine.
07:35Sure, you'll be out of breath by the end, but that's just part of the magic.
07:38You really can't stop the beat.
07:50Number 4.
07:51You're the One That I Want, Grease.
07:52If you're looking for the ideal musical for a sing-along, Grease is the one that you want.
07:59Summer Nights is certainly a popular karaoke number.
08:02Meanwhile, the Oscar-nominated Hopelessly Devoted, written for the 1978 movie adaptation,
08:08has since become a fan-favorite.
08:09However, is there a bigger crowd-pleaser than You're the One That I Want?
08:22With easy-to-remember lyrics, plenty of sass, and a playful back-and-forth between singers,
08:27Everything about this song just invites you to have a good time.
08:41We don't even need a Danny for our Sandy, or vice-versa, to jump in and give it our
08:46all.
08:47It's fun, flirty, and like any great fairground ride, leaves us ready for another round.
08:54Number 3.
09:06Tomorrow, Annie.
09:07This song is arguably one of the most uplifting and feel-good pieces in any musical.
09:23Tomorrow follows a simple melody that packs plenty of power and builds up a sense of hope
09:27that's almost contagious.
09:29On the flip side, we're also prone to join in for a round of It's the Hard Knock Life,
09:33especially when life is getting us down.
09:48But we'll always follow it up with Tomorrow as a reminder that things will get better.
10:03Plus belting out those big notes feels so freeing, like you're letting all your worries
10:07go with every word.
10:09It's a classic for a reason.
10:10This timeless optimism always feels fresh, no matter how many times you sing it.
10:30Number 2.
10:31My favorite things.
10:32The sound of music.
10:33Let's start from the very beginning.
10:35We hear it's a very good place to start.
10:44From the title number, to stripping things back to Do-Re-Mi, this musical is really about
10:48how the sound of music can shape and influence our stories.
11:02So of course, it practically feels like one big invitation to join in.
11:06Yet there is one number in particular we love singing along to as much as Maria loves Raindrops
11:11on Roses and Whiskers on Kittens.
11:13And based on the number of times it's been covered and sampled, we're not the only ones.
11:30Many film lovers chose it as one of their favorite things, too, landing in a spot on
11:34AFI's 100 Years, 100 Songs list in 2004.
11:48Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:52Any Dream Will Do, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Always Ready to Go
11:57Go Go With Those Ahs, Don't Rain On My Parade, Funny Girl, We'll March Our Band Out, We'll
12:17Beat Our Drum, and We'll Always Sing Out at the Top of Our Lungs.
12:35Singin' in the Rain, Singin' in the Rain.
12:37Bonus points if we're singin', dancin', and splashin' through puddles, too.
12:41What a Glorious Feelin', I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain.
12:50What a glorious feelin', I'm happy again.
12:57Oklahoma, Oklahoma.
12:59Let's be honest, we learned how to spell Oklahoma from the number of times we sang along.
13:08Oklahoma, Oklahoma.
13:12This is me, the greatest showman, a catchy confidence booster.
13:16Why wouldn't you want to sing it out as loud as you can?
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13:45Number 1.
13:46Over the Rainbow, The Wizard of Oz.
13:48Come on, this is one of those songs that's so iconic that even if you've never seen
13:52The Wizard of Oz, you'll probably know all the words.
13:55Although if you haven't, where have you been?
14:08Dorothy sings about a world beyond the rainbow where troubles melt like lemon drops.
14:12And if that's not relatable, we don't know what is.
14:15Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops.
14:21That's where you'll find me.
14:29Anyway, this song has been covered more times than we can count, has been honored in so
14:33many ways, won an Oscar, and has even been played in outer space.
14:38Singing it feels like letting go of all the weight of reality and just floating into a
14:41dreamy world of possibilities.
14:44Sign us up for more of that.
15:00What show tune can't you help but sing along to whenever you hear it?
15:03Let us know and get a sing-along going in the comments.