Best Mario Theme Songs

Mario soundtracks have brought us unforgettable moments and set the stage for epic adventures, from the lighthearted, bouncy tunes of classic Mushroom Kingdom stages to the intense, dramatic themes of final boss fights. Some tracks give you the feeling of soaring through space, while others throw you right into the depths of a villain's lair. They're the kind of songs you can hum from memory, and they're just as much a part of the Mario experience as collecting coins or jumping on Goombas.

This list rounds up some of the best Mario themes from across the series. With so many incredible Mario themes out there, this is your chance to help decide which ones truly represent the best of Mario's musical world!
The Top Ten
Dark Bowser - Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

Words do not. Cannot describe the brilliance of music. At the end of the day, it comes down to what reverberates with you. For me, it's this piece.

The perfect blend of desperation, hope, and intensity can only be described as powerful. Not epic. Epic is a word used too often without a true understanding of it. Epic is intense. It is dramatic. It is wild, straightforward strength.

Power is something else. Power is all of the above but with more left to the imagination. It can mean everything or even nothing to you, and it will be powerful nonetheless. Power means something more. It only depends on how far in you look.

Gusty Garden Galaxy - Super Mario Galaxy

I am conflicted. I don't know which is better, this or In the Finale (Dark Bowser). I voted for both, but I couldn't decide which is better.

These are both amazing songs, but they are totally different. What I mean is that In the Finale pleases your ears during a battle, action sequence, or anything like that. However, Gusty Garden is a song you can lay down and relax to.

This song is so relaxing and peaceful that it really makes my day when I hear it!

So good! I'm currently learning how to play it on the trumpet!

Transformed Princess Shroob - Mario and Luigi: Partners In Time

So epic and peaceful.

Bowser Phase 2 - Super Mario Galaxy 2
Ultimate Koopa - Super Mario 64
In the Final - Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Giant Bowser - New Super Mario Bros Wii

Yup, you guessed it. Bowser turned giant and is also back with an epic theme.

Bowser, the Great Koopa King - Super Mario Galaxy
Cackletta's Soul Theme - Mario & Luigi: Superstar Sega

Mario and Luigi are stuck in Bowletta's (more like Cackletta's) body! Cackletta's soul comes for an ultimate battle!

Both Mario and Luigi have only 1 HP! Mario gives Luigi a mushroom. Luigi gives Mario a mushroom! Teamwork, buddy.

Overworld - Super Mario Bros. 3

The Newcomers

? Jump Up, Super Star! - Super Mario Odyssey
? Main Theme - Super Mario Bros. 2
The Contenders
Menu Theme - Yoshi Touch & Go

This is just a remix of the intro theme from Yoshi's Island. It's still epic though.

World 1-1 - Super Mario Bros.

You can't call yourself a Mario pro if you can't beat this game! Many remixes of this theme also appear in newer games like Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games, New Super Mario Bros. DS, and many more!

Ok, moving on to number 9.

Sonicisbest321, this is about songs, not about being a pro at Mario. But this song is pretty good.

Super Dimentio - Super Paper Mario

The Mario RPG games, for the most part, have phenomenal music. Everyone will hate me for saying this, but I believe a decent amount of the Mario RPG overall soundtracks are on par with or even better than the Mario Galaxy games.

There are countless Mario songs that come close to being the best, but I think this one takes the cake. The energy it conveys is amazing, and when played at the emotional moment in the story where it takes place, it creates an incredible feeling.

Games like the Galaxy games, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Paper Mario, Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time, Mario and Luigi: Dream Team, and many others have great soundtracks or at least a few great songs. However, I believe Super Paper Mario barely comes out on top as having the best soundtrack in any Mario game ever.

It offers both quality and quantity, with numerous songs that are phenomenal. If you think another soundtrack is better, which I didn't mention, that's fine since it's your opinion. Chances are, I love it anyway, as I adore so many Mario soundtracks. In my own opinion, though, this song (and this overall soundtrack) is the best.

It's a really tough decision and not an opinion you arrive at randomly. You really need to think about it.

Overworld - Super Mario World
Intro Theme - Yoshi's Island

It's so fitting for a cute dinosaur. It even helps me sleep.

Underwater Theme - Super Mario Bros
Castle Theme - Super Mario World

This is awesome. It makes me think, "Whoa! That part was tough. Now, I gotta wonder who the boss is going to be."

I have not played much Mario World, but I have been to a castle. The music is catchy and makes you feel like, "This is gonna get serious soon!"

Wario Colosseum - Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Bowser's Road - Super Mario 64
Dreamy Bowser - Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

This by far! It's everything - catchy, climactic, and lots of other things.

Dire Dire Docks - Super Mario 64
Rainbow Road - Mario Kart 8
Credits - Super Mario 64
Credits Theme 2 - Mario Kart Wii

This song sticks with you. It never leaves your side. Once you beat MKWii, you're in for a treat.

Forest Maze - Super Mario RPG
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