28 Musical Theatre Patter Songs – By Vocal Type
These musical theatre patter songs move fast, with rapid lyrics, tight rhythm, and plenty of verbal precision. The list is sorted by vocal type, making it easier to find a patter song that fits your range and audition needs.
Altos
“Everybody Loves Louis” – Sunday in the Park with George
“The Worst Pies in London” – Sweeney Todd
“What’s Gonna Happen” – Tootsie
“Words, Words, Words” – The Witches of Eastwick
Baritones
“Hand for the Hog” – Big River
“Museum Song” – Barnum
“The Prince of Humbug” – Barnum
“There Is a Sucker Born Ev’ry Minute” – Barnum
Basses
“Everybody Loves the Windmill” – Mrs Henderson Presents
“Everybody Says Don’t” – Anyone Can Whistle
“The Elements” – Tomfoolery
“Ya Got Trouble” – The Music Man
Contras
“Calm” – Ordinary Days
“Erbie Fitch’s Twitch” – Redhead
“Just One Step” – Songs for a New World
“Model Behavior” – Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Mezzo-Sopranos
“I’m the First Girl in the Second Row” – Look Ma, I’m Dancin’!
“The Speed Test” – Thoroughly Modern Millie
“Watch What Happens” – Newsies
“You Could Drive a Person Crazy” – Company
Sopranos
“Carousel” – Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
“Crossword Puzzle” – Starting Here, Starting Now
“Shimmy Like They Do in Paree” – Death Takes a Holiday
“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins
Tenors
“All Hail the Brain” – 13
“Buddy’s Blues” – Follies
“Sennett Song” – Chaplin
“That’s What He Said” – Parade
Related: How to find out your vocal type
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Related Pages
• Musical Theatre Character Songs
• Musical Theatre “I Am” Songs
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 List. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
