Alan Menken’s Most Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Under the Sea from The Little MermaidAlan Menken56rank/position

Haruka Shimazaki gives a live saxophone performance of Disney songs, delivers a “god-tier” response to reporters’ unreasonable request — “Blast! The Music of Disney”

The theme song of the Disney film The Little Mermaid, “Under the Sea.” It’s the piece Haruka Shimazaki of AKB48 performed on the opening day of the Tokyo run of Blast!.

I hear she played saxophone in her middle school brass band.

Try practicing the lively rhythms in this piece.

The Little Mermaid “Under the Sea”Alan Menken57rank/position

Under the Sea “Under The Sea” The Little Mermaid Disney / Piano Easy Slow With Do-Re-Mi Notes

An insert song from the movie The Little Mermaid that makes you wonder with excitement, “How much fun is waiting under the sea?” The chorus melody stays within an octave and the chords are simple, but the key to mastering this piece is how you tackle its somewhat complex rhythms.

In addition to reading the notes, it’s a great idea to isolate just the melody’s rhythm and practice by tapping it on a desk to really internalize it.

Once you can handle this song’s rhythm with ease, you might find the rhythms in other pieces feel simpler and easier to grasp.

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The Little Mermaid: Part of Your WorldAlan Menken58rank/position

Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid - Easy Piano

“Part of Your World,” the memorable song sung by Ariel, the protagonist of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which depicts a beautiful undersea world.

It’s a gorgeous piece that could be said to embody the film’s worldview, and it pairs perfectly with the delicate timbre of the piano.

The melody is so beautiful that a cluttered accompaniment is unnecessary! With a simple arrangement that even those who’ve just learned do-re-mi can play, you can fully savor the charm of the original while performing.

The stepwise melody with few leaps also makes it easier to play.

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My wishAlan Menken59rank/position

My Wish (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

A heart-stirring ballad in which a lonely soul longs for freedom.

From a quiet introduction to a grand orchestral climax, the song gracefully portrays the protagonist’s yearning for the world beyond a closed cathedral.

Featured in Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, released in May 1996, it is cherished as a classic that enriches the film’s musical scenes.

It’s a perfect song for those who empathize with the story of a warm-hearted yet solitary hero, and for anyone who treasures dreams and hope.

Tangled: I See the LightAlan Menken60rank/position

[Beginner][Even Elementary Schoolers Can Play!] A Shining Future / Tangled / I See the Light

“I See the Light,” sung by Rapunzel as she lives confined in the tower.

Filled with hope, this beautiful song dreams of a radiant future spent together after meeting someone special.

It was composed by Alan Menken, the renowned composer behind many Disney classics, including “A Whole New World.” The song’s romantic atmosphere pairs perfectly with the gentle timbre of the piano.

By connecting the notes smoothly to create a grand sense of scale, you can fully capture the original’s mood even with an easy arrangement!

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