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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


Psst… Here’s where you can find out your vocal type!


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 ListShe holds a BA in theatre and a TESOL drama certificate, with experience working and interning in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.

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