28 Heartfelt Musical Theatre Songs About Gratitude
If you’re looking for an appreciative showtune that helps you feel grateful and give thanks, you’re in the right place. Here is a list of musical theatre songs about gratitude, organized by vocal type so you can easily find the one that suits you best. And for more song ideas, you can check out the full library of musical theatre song lists.
Altos
“Beautiful Things” – Doctor Dolittle
“I’m Here” – The Color Purple
“My Favorite Things” – The Sound of Music
“My House” – Matilda
Baritones
“How Lucky You Are” – Seussical
“I Got Life” – Hair
“Lucky to Be Me” – On the Town
“Plenty to Be Thankful For” – White Christmas
Basses
“I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore” – Gigi
“I Like Life” – Scrooge!
“The Best of Times” – La Cage aux Folles
“The Colors of My Life” – Barnum
Contras
“I Got the Sun In the Morning” – Annie Get Your Gun
“I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm” – White Christmas
“Simple Joys” – Pippin
“Thank God She’s Blind” – The Toxic Avenger
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Mezzos/Sopranos
“Gee I’m Glad I’m No One Else But Me” – Anne of Green Gables
“Happy Birthday” – I’m Getting My Act Together & Taking It on the Road
“I Got the Sun In the Morning” – Annie Get Your Gun
“In My Own Little Corner” – Cinderella
Tenors
“All Good Gifts” – Godspell
“I Chose Right” – Baby
“I Love Betsy” – Honeymoon in Vegas
“Sara Lee” – The World Goes ‘Round
Trebles
“Home Again” – Captain Louie
“I Like It” – A Bronx Tale
“My Party Dress” – Henry and Mudge
“Neat to Be a Newsboy” – Working
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Which of these musical theatre songs about gratitude is your favorite?
Or do you know of any other great showtunes about gratitude? We would love to hear all about it in the comments below! And in the meantime, you can check out our database of best audition songs for other musicals.
Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

