Want to sing along with these songs? Many websites offer song lyrics. Another option is to rent or purchase Disney Sing Along Songs movies, which feature musical moments from various Disney movies. They’re perfect for the younger set who typically have a shorter attention span.
“The Bare Necessities”
“Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities, forget about your worries and your strife.”
This song, sung by Baloo the bear and Mowgli the “man cub,” is so catchy that you’ll find yourself singing along whether you know the lyrics or not.
The Jungle Book (1967)
Written by Terri Gilkyson
Sung by Phil Harris (as Baloo) and Bruce Reitherman (as Mowgli)
“Life is a Highway”
“Life is a highway, I wanna ride it, all night long.”
Originally recorded by Tom Cochrane, this song was performed during the movie by Rascal Flatts. In this writer’s opinion, it’s better than the original. Could it be because Rascal Flatts is from my home town of Columbus, Ohio? Maybe.
Cars (2006)
Written by Tom Cochrane
Sung by Rascal Flatts
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious. If you say it loud . enough you’ll always sound precocious. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!”
This song is one of the most memorable songs from Mary Poppins.
Mary Poppins (1964)
Written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Sung by Julie Andrews (as Mary Poppins)
“I Just Can’t Wait to be King”
“Everybody look left. Everybody look right. Everywhere you look I’m, standing in the spotlight!”
Who can forget young Simba’s colorful song? He’s eager to become King of the Pride Lands.
The Lion King (1994)
Written by Tim Rice
Sung by Jason Weaver (as young Simba), Laura Williams (as young Nala) and Rowan Atkinson (as Zazu)
“Trashin’ the Camp”
“Zabwe dap dooby doo Zap a da dee dop zwe bop, Zwee Dap Zee Doo.
Zabwe dap zooby dooby do zee zap dee doo”
What sounds like a bunch of gobbledygook is actually one of the catchiest Disney tunes ever. It’s effectively describes the sounds of the jungle animals as they trash Jane’s camp.
Tarzan (1999)
Written by Phil Collins
Sung by Phil Collins and N’Sync
“Hakuna Matata”
“Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase. Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze. It means no worries, for the rest of your days. It’s our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata!”
The lovable, adorable pair of Timon & Pumbaa sing this memorable song to help Simba forget his troubled past and worries.
Lion King (1994)
Written by Tim Rice
Sung by Nathan Lane (as Timon) and Ernie Sabella (as Pumbaa)
“Friend Like Me”
“Mister Aladdin, sir. What will your pleasure be? Let me take your order, jot it down. You ain’t never had a friend like me!”
Aladdin, described as a street urchin, discovers a magic lamp. Robin Williams portrays the wacky Genie from the lamp and sings this song to Aladdin when they first meet.
Aladdin (1992)
Written by Howard Ashman
Sung by Robin Williams (as the Genie)
“I Wan-na Be Like You”
“Oh, oobee doo. I wanna be like you. I wanna walk like you, talk like you, too. You’ll see it’s true. An ape like me. Can learn to be human, too.”
Yet another catchy song from The Jungle Book.
The Jungle Book (1967)
Written by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman
Sung by Louis Prima (as King Louie)
“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”
“Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay. My, oh my what a wonderful day! Plenty of sunshine heading my way. Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay.”
This classic Disney song is practically considered a theme song for all-things Disney.
Song of the South (1946)
Written by Ray Gilbert
Sung by James Baskett (as Uncle Remus)
“Be Our Guest”
“Be our guest! Be our guest! Put our service to the test. Tie your napkin ’round your neck, cherie, and we’ll provide the rest.”
It’s hard to forget this colorful, happy musical number. Belle finally relaxes for a bit in the Beast’s castle as she watches the entire enchanted kitchen staff perform.
Beauty and theBeast (1991)
Written by Howard Ashman
Sung by Jerry Orbach (as Lumiere) and Angela Lansbury (as Mrs. Potts)
Sources
Personal experience.
Various song lyric websties.
www.imbd.com
