Audition Songs by Musical

Audition Songs for Annie Get Your Gun – By Character

When considering audition songs for Annie Get Your Gun, it’s fitting to choose an upbeat or country-tinged song from classic musical theatre repertoire that aligns with the tone of the show and suits your vocal type. Always refer to the audition notice for specific guidelines.

Because Annie Get Your Gun premiered in 1946, the audition songs below are drawn from musicals between the 1940s and 1960s. Each one has been carefully hand-picked and reviewed by a musical theatre professional to ensure fit and audition readiness.

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Step 1: Review Audition Info

Please read your audition details carefully, as they sometimes specify the type of song they’d like to hear (a ballad, something upbeat, etc.). Make sure to select a song that’s appropriate for your specific casting call.


Step 2: Study the Show

Before auditioning, you should get familiar with the show, and listening to the cast album is a great way to do that. Here’s where you can learn more about Annie Get Your Gun.


Step 3: Pick an Audition Song

Before choosing a song, find your voice type and range using the Vocal Guide.

Based on your personality and vocal range, decide whether you’d prefer to audition for the ensemble or a specific character. Even if you audition for a specific role, stay open to other casting possibilities.

When you’re ready, choose a song from below that best fits your voice and comfort level.


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Annie Oakley

A Cockeyed Optimist” – South Pacific

Doatsy Mae” – The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

I Ain’t Down Yet” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

I Put My Hand In” – Hello, Dolly!

I Cain’t Say No” – Oklahoma!


Frank Butler

All I Owe Ioway” – State Fair

If Ever I Would Leave You” – Camelot

I’ll Never Say No” – The Unsinkable Molly Brown

The Surrey With the Fringe on Top” – Oklahoma!

Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” – Oklahoma!


Ensemble (Altos)

I Enjoy Being a Girl” – Flower Drum Song

I’m Not At All In Love” – The Pajama Game

The Deadwood Stage” – Calamity Jane


Ensemble (Baritones)

Shall I Take My Heart” – Goldilocks

That Great Come-and-Get-It-Day” – Finian’s Rainbow

They Call the Wind Maria” – Paint Your Wagon


Ensemble (Basses)

Get Me to the Church on Time” – My Fair Lady

The Man I Used to Be” – Pipe Dream

Wand’rin’ Star” – Paint Your Wagon


Ensemble (Contras)

How Can I Wait?” – Paint Your Wagon

Just Blew In From the Windy City” – Calamity Jane

Ladies” – Destry Rides Again


Ensemble (Mezzo-Sopranos)

I Can Cook Too” – On the Town

I’ll Show Him” – Plain and Fancy

Love, Look Away” – Flower Drum Song


Ensemble (Sopranos)

Many a New Day” – Oklahoma!

The Pussy Foot” – Goldilocks

Wonderful, Wonderful Day” – Seven Brides for Seven Brothers


Ensemble (Tenors)

Kansas City” – Oklahoma!

Old Devil Moon” – Finian’s Rainbow

That’s the Way It Happens” – Me and Juliet


Step 4: Select a Monologue

If requested, here are a few audition monologues for Annie Get Your Gun:

• “Goin’ North” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝

• “Jugger’s Rain #1” in Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s➝

• “Little Victories” in Solo!: The Best Monologues of the 80s – Women➝

• “What Truth?” from The Cherry Orchard

• “Wilderness of Mirrors” in Audition Arsenal for Men in Their 20s➝


Final Step: Audition Prep

Once you’ve chosen your song, it’s time to start preparing! Grab your FREE Audition Prep Checklist and Stamp Cards to stay organized and motivated for your upcoming auditions!

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Annie Get Your Gun Song List

Here’s a list of the musical numbers in Annie Get Your Gun along with which characters sing in each of them. Unless you have been asked to, do not choose from the below songs for your audition! The following is more intended to be used for character research purposes.

* That said, if you’ve specifically been asked to sing a song from the show, you can find the sheet music for the best possible audition songs below.


Act 1:

“Colonel Buffalo Bill” – Charlie, Dolly, Ensemble

I’m a Bad, Bad Man” – Frank

Doin’ What Comes Naturally” – Annie, Ensemble

“The Girl That I Marry” – Frank, Annie

You Can’t Get a Man” – Annie

“There’s No Business Like Show Business” – Frank, Buffalo Bill, Charlie, Annie, Ensemble

“They Say It’s Wonderful” – Annie, Frank

Moonshine Lullaby” – Annie, Ensemble

“There’s No Business Like Show Business (Reprise)” – Annie

My Defenses Are Down” – Frank, Ensemble

“I’m an Indian, Too” – Annie

“You Can’t Get a Man (Reprise)” – Annie


Act 2:

I Got Lost In His Arms” – Annie, Ensemble

I Got the Sun In the Morning” – Annie, Ensemble

“An Old-Fashioned Wedding” – Annie, Frank

“The Girl That I Marry (Reprise)” – Frank

“Anything You Can Do” – Annie, Frank

“They Say It’s Wonderful (Finale)” – Company


Author: Stacy Karyn

Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip and the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List. She is also the creator of The Cast Album ListHer background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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