Top 10 Best Disney Songs

The Top Ten
1 A Whole New World - Aladdin

Let it Go is better than A Whole New World? Forget that! This song always has a place in my heart. Aladdin and Jasmine both make the perfect duet. I love them both and the movie! Aladdin has a better singing voice than all the men and some of the princesses, and the same goes for Jasmine. One of my favourite Disney couples sings one of the most perfect Disney songs. This is why I want a Disney Wedding.

In 1992, the film Aladdin took the whole world on a magic carpet ride. This song has been in countless weddings and occasions all over the world. However, this song will always be special to me. I asked my girlfriend out to this song (I played it on the violin) after dinner in the city. I was kind of scared people would bust me for busking without a license. And finally, at the end of my little performance, she said yes :).

I love this song! It's amazing! I love the film Aladdin so much. It has such a romantic vibe! It taught me a lot! And honestly, it's one amazing film! I watch it all the time!

2 Circle of Life - The Lion King

I have a few favourites. All of the Lion King songs, so I will vote for all of them. This is my opinion, I know all of the words and the video is really cool. Anyway, who in the world hates or has never watched this song? I do it in my school choir and it is so fun to sing, listen to, or even watch it on DVD. My best part is the harmony because I love the low part. In my conclusion, it is the BEST!

I can't believe this is rated so low. It should at least be in the top 10. This song is amazing! I love the magic it shows and how much it reminds me of being a kid. This song is definitely one of my Disney favorites. I love The Lion King, so this isn't my single favorite, but it's definitely one of them.

The Lion King is my favorite movie. It's fantastic. I love the movie and the songs. The Lion King has to be one of the best Disney films because of all the music. It has feeling, emotion, and the rhythms they use show how they were really influenced by African culture and music. Definitely the best!

3 I'll Make a Man Out of You - Mulan

It's fun, it's catchy, and it really is a milestone for Mulan and the troops. It's great for sing-alongs, and even in my high school classes, people play it and know all the words! It also brings a heavy meaning, as while Shang sings about being a man, the woman impersonating a man manages to raise herself above the stance of a 'pale, pathetic woman with no clue.' It shows that yes, they did send him daughters when he asked for sons, and she kicks butt! Put that message with a catchy tune, beautiful lyrics, and great action behind it, and you can't get a better song!

This song tops Let It Go by a mile. The Renaissance Disney movies were, by far, the best in my opinion. The old Disney movies are as charming, but I love the Renaissance era a bit better. Modern Disney is good, but Disney just lost its touch. Though it's probably nostalgia, I still prefer older Disney movies, and this song is one of the best. It has a catchy tune, and the movie has a great message overall.

4 Part of Your World - The Little Mermaid

This song sings of a dream which, viscerally, we all share. That is, the dream to be part of "that" world, a world that differs for everyone. Whether it be out of the sea. On stage as a superstar. In a lab with a white coat, bending over a microscope. Watching the sun rise over the Earth as you float weightlessly in space. Or simply enjoying a cuppa by the seaside with a warm and happy family. All of us have a world we dream desperately to be a part of.

My favorite Disney song, "Vuelie," isn't on this list, but "Part of Your World" is my second favorite. There's something so magical about this song. The lyrics really come from the heart. Yes, Ariel wants Prince Eric, but he's not the only reason that she wants to be human. She's interested in their culture, inventions, and all the things that are made possible when you have legs. It deserves its place in the top 5.

This song is so heartfelt and beautiful. Jodi Benson's voice is extraordinary! This song was also covered by Chely Wright, as it's considered by many to be a "Coming Out" anthem, and is often played at LGBT rights campaigns. If maybe displeased with the entire film, I am almost certain H. C. Andersen would have at least loved this song. It captures the feeling of his original fairy tale really well.

5 Let It Go - Frozen

Indeed, the best song for me is "Let It Go" from Frozen. I am truly awestruck and stunned by the scene where Elsa sings it and builds her "ice-lated" castle. It's not just the video that impresses me, but above all, the song itself. It is really an inspirational, emotional, and very catchy song. Not only does it have good beats and instruments, but it also teaches us to "let it go". To let our fears go, not care what others say, be ourselves and have magic, and so on.

It's also a great song to listen to, regardless of your mood. Like I said before, it is an emotional song - it brings out more than one emotion. For me, what really struck me about this song was the "emotional progress" of it: from despair and isolation, the lyrics evolve to become hopeful, heavenly, and courageous.

I have also listened to the classic and other Disney songs as well, even those from before Aladdin and Mulan, and I must say I love them. They're all awesome, including "A Whole New World", "Circle of Life", "When You Wish Upon A Star", "Reflection", "I'll Make A Man Out of You", and so much more. But for me, above all, the most inspiring and influential song (and probably the best and greatest) is "Let It Go". We just can't seem to "let it go".

6 Colors of the Wind - Pocahontas

I heard this song for the first time just a few hours ago, but I have already memorized it and it has quickly become one of my favorite songs. Ever. For people who haven't seen Pocahontas and have never heard this song, it is positively amazing.

I guess it's the kind of song that, being from a slightly older movie, you never think about when there are "cool new songs" like Let it Go (which, by the way, is highly overrated). However, it's truly one of the most beautiful, inspirational songs Disney has ever written. The lyrics are so great, and this song really puts you in a new perspective.

It shows you that a lot of people just don't care about the beauty of nature, and it really inspires you. I love this song and its meaning.

Let it Go beating this song and A Whole New World? No, no, no. Let it Go is basically telling little girls across the world to hide your problems from other people and run away from them, even when they are trying to help you. The only good thing about that song is Idina Menzel. No place in my heart.

But this song has earned a spot in my heart and soul. It gives a strong message and an amazing quote, "But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew, you never knew." Also, this is the only Disney song, sung by a Disney princess (solo), to win an Emmy, Oscar, and Golden Globe. Additionally, it is very inspirational.

7 I Won't Say (I'm in Love) - Hercules

I'm really not sure why this song is rated so low. I love Disney songs in general, and the top ten are really good, but this song should be in those ten! It's still tied for first in my brain. You can hardly beat a good Disney duet, but for Disney heroine songs, this needs to be up there with Reflection! The way she hasn't lost her sanity and personality just because a guy appears, but is still stating her feelings, is incredible! Not to mention the Muses. Their part is so much fun to sing along with!

It's amazing, and I bet that I am listening to it right now! The song is catchy and really relatable to some people. The song is also funny, and she suppresses her feelings for Hercules in it! Yeah, that's all I have, but I love this song! I also like it because the muses just make the song fun to sing along with, and now I have the song stuck in my head! I think about it at school as well!

This is a classic case of people denying their feelings. But I still don't think that anyone could possibly replicate this kind of song! When I first heard it, it got stuck in my head for much more than a week!

8 Reflection - Mulan

Mulan is so powerful because it's about a normal girl trying to find her place in a rigid society. It subverts gender norms and is less about the romance and more about the people. The eventual marriage between Shang and Mulan is not a prize or the end goal. It's a bonus - completely non-central to the story. If they cut that last scene where Shang goes to visit the Fa family, it would be a perfectly great story all on its own, not that I don't love Shulan. This is why Mulan will always be, by far, my favorite Disney heroine. I don't want to call her a princess because she's not a princess - she's a warrior.

As a little girl, I would dream of being able to be Mulan in the movie and sing this song. It has emotion and meaning. Mulan has to deal with the expectations of those around her. Not wanting to upset her family, while still not wanting to be untrue to herself, she's very confused. I'm sure many people can relate to this situation. All in all, a very beautiful song!

9 Go the Distance - Hercules

The song is about a boy who feels like he doesn't belong in his village and goes the extra mile to find where his place is in order to feel accepted. This is something all children go through in life at some point, and it's made very relatable to Hercules.

This is by far the best song on this list, the best Disney song, and one of the best songs of all time. Anthony Callea's version of this song is perfect. It's on his "Thirty" album and on YouTube. Such a beautiful rendition. If you want to hear it, listen right to the very end.

This is the best Disney song ever. When I was little, I would listen to this song with my mom every day on the way to and back from school. It's simply amazing and will always be my most favorite Disney song ever. Love it.

10 Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast

This song makes me cry, even before the words start, even when I'm not watching the movie, even when I just hear the name. What I think is the best part is that the name Belle translates to beauty - literally making Beauty and the Beast. I know basically everyone probably knows that, but it took me over ten years to realize, and I just figured it out!

Beauty and the Beast is a mix of fun, cheerful, comical, fascinating, happy, cute, awesome, good, great, spectacular, etc. But the message is really to follow what's deep down in your heart. Belle found her beast, and the beast found her beauty. But Belle didn't focus on the beast's features. She focused on his heart. And how he turns out to be kind, caring, and sweet. Beauty and the Beast is a favorite among girls, boys, men, and women! Emma Watson did a great job playing her role as Belle! We shouldn't focus on appearances. We should focus on the heart! This is my all-time favorite Disney movie!

The Contenders
11 When You Wish Upon a Star - Pinocchio

Honestly, this should be number one. I still can't believe Let It Go is number two! This song is a solid classic, while Let It Go is so overrated. By the way, I cannot see Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast here. What's with that?

So hard to choose between so many amazing nostalgic works of art. How on Earth is a Frozen song ahead of this? This is real Disney. This is talent. This is beautiful. So underrated.

Classic Disney song from a classic Disney movie! Beautiful lyrics, very inspirational. Should be number one. When I hear "Disney", I tie it back to this amazing song.

12 Can You Feel the Love Tonight - The Lion King

I prefer Elton John's end credits version best. It's so beautiful! The original one has this taste that you don't, and won't get from a female. Nice and bold, it provides a certain emotion that only Elton John knows how to use. His voice is deep, and even when high, he gives a beautiful sense of emotion to listeners. Not to mention, the orchestra harmonizes super well with Elton John's voice to pull even more emotion from the song.

This is simply the best song out of the lot. My favorite. I love the orchestra and the beautiful lyrics. All of you mention Jackie Evancho, but to be honest, Elton John's version sounds true and beautiful, giving more emotions. Pure beauty.

This song is my favorite in the whole film! It's so beautiful and charming. I love the tune and lyrics, and it has such a lovely match to the animation! It would make a great lullaby or love song (for your crush). It's AMAZING! Please vote! You needn't look too far.

13 I See the Light - Tangled

As a general rule, I love all Disney songs, but this one will always stand out to me. First of all, the scene it plays in is just beautiful. It's just Flynn and Rapunzel on a romantic boat ride at night, with thousands of lanterns covering the sky. It's simply gorgeous. Mandy Moore's voice is so sweet and lovely, and it goes very well with Flynn's voice. The melody is soft and romantic, the lyrics are absolutely adorable, and this song just gives me goosebumps every single time.

This is actually my favorite song! Like you said, beautiful melody and lyrics. Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi had excellent singing voices for this song! They matched well together. I was disappointed when this song lost to Toy Story 3's We Belong Together. Toy Story's had enough glory. This song was so much better! The animation sequence with the lanterns was absolutely breathtaking!

What's not to love about this song? The lyrics are thought out and so meaningful. Mandy Moore has an amazing voice and, paired with Zachary, they just captivated the whole crowd! And then, the setting in the animation is so beautiful... very romantic with the lanterns and the boat. And it's kind of hard to get it out of your mind. That's what Disney songs are for!

14 Hakuna Matata - The Lion King

This song is totally amazing! It gives so much hope to children and adults too. Plus, Pumbaa and Timon are the best characters in the whole film, and the song really captures their personality. Please vote for this song! It will mean no worries for the rest of your days!

I absolutely love Let It Go right now. But this song is my childhood! It will always be one of my favorites! I am quite surprised it's not in the top 10!

I'm so happy to see most of The Lion King songs in the top 20! But for me, Hakuna Matata takes the cake.

15 Be Prepared - The Lion King

This is number one. The fact that Frozen is ranked ahead of this is a joke. This song has the power to actually bring tears to your eyes. I'm 31, and I listened to it the other day, and it actually made me emotional. No other Disney song can do this. My other favorite would probably be Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas. It also has great meaning about nature and our beautiful Mother Earth. But nothing comes close to imagining Circle of Life's last few lines and remembering all of the animals bowing to show respect. So powerful.

I love this song - powerful and loud, big and strong. Be Prepared is one of my all-time favorite songs since I first watched The Lion King. The man who sings it is a master at loud, slithering voices that terrify you. I mean, seriously, who hates this song? If you do, you need to give me a whole tub of sugary candy. (Just kidding.) The only thing that freaks me out is the bouncy pad things - you know what I'm talking about, don't you?

16 Hellfire - The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The song "Hellfire" is brilliant because it portrays Frollo as more than an antagonist who enjoys hurting innocent characters. After this musical number, we can now see him as a man with complex emotions - even fragile ones like lust and fear of rejection. Although his motives for hurting Quasimodo and others remain unjustified, we at least start to know that he is not a two-dimensional, pure evil character. "Hellfire" also emphasizes the restraint Frollo's Christian belief places on him, which makes the musical number even more interesting. Needless to say, the song is a critical part of Frollo's character development.

The visual sequence of the song, which includes a fiery incarnation of Esmeralda, red hooded figures, and a metaphorical purple cloak, is both mysterious and stunning. The choir and church instruments in the background add a dramatic effect to the music. The complexity of emotion shown here is unparalleled in any other Disney song. The only reason this musical number is so low on the list is that "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is a relatively unknown movie compared to many others.

17 Under the Sea - The Little Mermaid

Okay, just being honest, but how is this not one of the top 3, and why the heck is Pocahontas number 8 on this list? Who cares for Pocahontas? One in a million people, that's who. Where's Hakuna Matata, and why aren't I Just Can't Wait to Be King and Go the Distance in the top 10? This list is really skewed.

"Under the Sea" should be in the top five. It is often forgotten about today, but the Disney of the 1970s and 80s was not in a favorable position. In animation, they had lost the crown to Hanna-Barbera. They also faced competition from Japanese and European (mostly British and French) animation, and for many, Disney was just a company that made "children's movies." These could not compete with the family movies of the era, such as "Star Wars" and "Back to the Future." The low point was in 1985 when "The Black Cauldron" (an otherwise ambitious movie) almost caused the collapse of Disney.

But then came the Disney Renaissance, and "The Little Mermaid," alongside "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "DuckTales," is what made Disney back into a cultural powerhouse. I cannot imagine that "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," "Toy Story," or "Recess" would exist without it.

Even if you have never seen the movie, then you will know of "Under the Sea" and the impact that it had. It won the Oscar for Best Original Song, and rightly so. It confirmed that Disney is back.

I lost a bet because I couldn't stop myself from singing along to this. I may have outgrown The Little Mermaid years ago (according to some people), but this song will always hold a very special place in my heart.

18 You'll Be in My Heart - Tarzan

Favorite Disney song, hands down! Familial love is such a celebrated topic in Disney movies, as it should be, and is a reason I love this song. This song is special to my dad and me because of what it signifies: the bond between parent and child. This should be in the top 10, as it is one of the few Disney songs to win an Academy Award for Best Song.

Touching, cozy, and warm lyrics to me. I always cry gratefully when listening to this song. The lyrics, combined with the music, gave me the strength and a positive attitude to live on.

Number 1. I never saw Frozen, but I've heard the song a few times. While most of the songs on this list need their movie, this song is amazing even without the movie. On top of that, it's Phil Collins!

19 I Just Can't Wait to Be King - The Lion King

So bouncy and cheerful! I don't care how old I am. I still love Disney songs and sing a lot of them every day. This one is the song that gets stuck in my head the most. When I was little, whenever this part came on while I was watching The Lion King, I'd rewind it over and over again and sing along. Ah, those were the days.

This song is peppy, full of heart, and great for duets! I started singing this song in the car with friends, and of course, I'm Simba! I just love how the different characters have different views. However, some other songs like "Under the Sea" have only one view.

Literally, this song is catchy and makes you feel happy and young, like you're a kid again. Why this isn't higher is beyond me.

20 Friend Like Me - Aladdin

This is supposed to be the best song in the entire world. Jazz is the best music, as just in Disney, there are at least 5 jazz songs that are the bomb. Plus, Robin Williams' voice makes this song entertaining, along with the great music.

I love this song! Robin Williams did an EXCELLENT job, and I find this to be the catchiest Disney song by far. It is so fun and upbeat.

Very catchy tune. I like both the Robin Williams and Will Smith versions. They both create a very fun song.

21 The Bare Necessities - The Jungle Book

I sing this song so much it annoys the heck out of my best friend. Best Disney song ever!

Admit it.
This song is stuck in your head now.
Again.

Makes me smile every time I hear it - favorite!

22 Prince Ali - Aladdin

Best song in the franchise! So awesome, powerful, strong, and dramatic!

22? This song is so funny, awesome, and fun to sing along to!

Great, I watched Aladdin a few hours ago, and now this song is stuck in my head

23 I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song) - The Jungle Book

Love it!
There is no better song in my opinion!
If you are looking for a feel-good song, then this is definitely the one! I fell in love with this song when I first heard it at the age of 7. Now, at 15, my friends and I still enjoy singing along!

It has such a rhythm. It makes me want to dance whenever I hear it. The proof that it has survived the passage of time is that the song from the 1967 movie was used in the 2016 version, despite it not being a musical.

Possibly the most fun song ever performed. The only reason it isn't number 1 is because it's from the 1960s. It hits most of the top 10 out of the park. Ooo be doo, people, vote for this one.

24 Once Upon a Dream - Sleeping Beauty

Um, well, this is an extremely hard decision. I love almost all of the Disney songs because they are just so magical and make us feel nostalgic. I decided to vote for Once Upon a Dream because it has a low rating. But I really think that all of the songs are good. It is just so hard to decide!

Aurora is so beautiful. I love the story. Anyone who hasn't seen the Disney Princess Movies needs to get out and see them. Watch them online, buy them on DVD, or rent them from Netflix. I don't care how you watch them, just see them.

This was my favorite movie as a child, and I always loved this scene. I wish newer Disney movies (ahem, Frozen) would have a scene that never leaves your mind for as long as you live...

25 A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes - Cinderella

I voted for this after seeing how shockingly low it was ranked! This is an amazing song, a classic Disney piece. Although I like the newer princesses as well, Cinderella remains a classic. This song has an amazing message about believing in your dreams. It might not be my all-time favorite, but I still love this song a lot, and it deserves to be much higher.

How could this song have landed so low?! It's so poignant, beautiful, and quiet, all qualities that Cinderella possesses. That she underwent so much cruelty at her stepmother's hands and yet still kept a smile on her face and a song in her heart... very inspiring.

It's sad to see this song so low on the list. It's always heartwarming to hear, connecting dreams and real life. It makes me feel sad yet hopeful.

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