[Choral Songs You Can Sing in English] Recommended English Songs for Choirs [2026]
While singing in English might feel a bit intimidating, many people probably still harbor a longing to try it.
In this article, we’ve selected songs from film scores and Western pop music that are perfect for choral singing in English.
It’s easy to focus on how it sounds—thinking things like “I have to get close to a native accent”—but the top priority is understanding the song and uniting with your fellow singers to create music together!
Treasure your desire to sing choral pieces in English and dive into practice.
We also touch on the meaning of the lyrics and the films in which these songs appear, so please use this as a reference.
Playlist
| [Choral Songs You Can Sing in English] Recommended English Songs for Choirs [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | GoldenKPop Demon Hunters |  play_arrow | Golden: The exhilaration of electropop |
| 2 | Stand by MeBen E. King |  play_arrow | Ben E. King’s classic is loved across generations |
| 3 | How Far I’ll GoAuli’i Cravalho |  play_arrow | Moana’s theme song: a longing for the sea and a love for her homeland |
| 4 | Viva La VidaColdplay |  play_arrow | Coldplay’s classic song Viva La Vida |
| 5 | SpeechlessNaomi Scott |  play_arrow | Jasmine’s resolve to stand up for her beliefs |
| 6 | PeachesJack Black |  play_arrow | An insert song from the Mario movie: the villain sings about love |
| 7 | Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis |  play_arrow | A classic by Oasis that inspires hope and moves the heart |
| 8 | Try EverythingShakira |  play_arrow | Shakira’s Disney movie song |
| 9 | Steal The ShowLauv |  play_arrow | Lauv’s movie theme song, a mellow pop tune |
| 10 | Story of My LifeOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction Growth Anthem |
| 11 | PerfectEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | Ed Sheeran’s hit song Perfect |
| 12 | True ColorsCyndi Lauper |  play_arrow | Cyndi Lauper’s classic ballad |
| 13 | Can You Feel the Love TonightElton John |  play_arrow | The Lion King’s moving masterpiece |
| 14 | Hey JudeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad song by the Beatles |
| 15 | Under the SeaSamuel E. Wright |  play_arrow | A classic Disney song that cheerfully sings about the wonders of the sea |
| 16 | HappyPharrell Williams |  play_arrow | The charm of the timeless hit overflowing with happiness, “Happy” |
| 17 | This Is MeKeala Settle |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of self-affirmation and hope |
| 18 | Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters |  play_arrow | The Carpenters’ iconic worldwide hit |
| 19 | EverydayZac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of youthful dreams and friendship |
| 20 | All For OneHigh School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | A youthful song sung by the poolside in summer |
| 21 | Hear My Prayer, O LordLyricist: H. Paaselu / S. Sandström |  play_arrow | Introduction and characteristics of Purcell’s choral works |
| 22 | OrdinaryAlex Warren |  play_arrow | Alex's new song singing about his love for his wife |
| 23 | Birds of a FeatherBillie Eilish |  play_arrow | Billie Eilish’s love classic |
| 24 | Man I NeedOlivia Dean |  play_arrow | A song with the theme of the empowering recognition of one’s right to be loved |
| 25 | Can’t Take My Eyes Off YouBoys Town Gang |  play_arrow | Liven up the choral competition with dance-pop |
| 26 | The Fate of OpheliaTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Introduction of Taylor Swift’s new song |
| 27 | Soon Ah Will Be DoneWilliam Levi Dawson |  play_arrow | The moving cries of Negro spirituals and songs of liberation |
| 28 | Joyful JoyfulThe St. Francis Choir |  play_arrow | A moving hymn born from Beethoven’s Ninth |
| 29 | When You Wish Upon a StarCliff Edwards |  play_arrow | When You Wish Upon a Star, a classic filled with dreams and hope |
| 30 | We Are the WorldStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Chorus of the classic hit by USA for Africa |
| 31 | Let It GoIdina Kim Mentzel |  play_arrow | The hit song from Frozen, “Let It Go” |
| 32 | Oh Happy DayThe Edwin Hawkins Singers |  play_arrow | The moving hymn “Oh Happy Day,” with high notes that give you goosebumps |
| 33 | I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Let's sing Stevie Wonder's classic song |
| 34 | Top of the worldCarpenters |  play_arrow | An easy-to-sing choral piece, “Top of the World” |
| 35 | Ellie My LoveRay Charles |  play_arrow | ‘Ellie, My Love’ by Ray Charles |
| 36 | Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier |  play_arrow | Singer transforms the monastery choir |
| 37 | ABCThe Jackson 5 |  play_arrow | A nostalgic Motown-style classic |
| 38 | You Raise Me UpSECRET GARDEN |  play_arrow | A famous song by Celtic Woman |
| 39 | Let It BeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ legendary masterpiece “Let It Be” |
| 40 | We’re All in This TogetherHigh School Musical Cast |  play_arrow | An iconic song from a coming-of-age musical film that portrays unity and diversity |
| 41 | MemoriesMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic by the band Maroon 5 |
| 42 | A Whole New WorldAlan Menken |  play_arrow | The moving love song from Aladdin |
| 43 | Do You Hear the People Sing?Claude-Michel Schönberg |  play_arrow | An epic musical number of freedom and justice |
| 44 | Far awayLibera |  play_arrow | The beautiful singing voices of the boys' choir Libera |
| 45 | I Will Follow himLittle Peggy March |  play_arrow | Little Peggy March’s classic, a song of love and hope |
| 46 | I’ve been working on the railroadamerika min’yō |  play_arrow | A cheerful folk song honoring railway construction workers |
| 47 | Hail Holy QueenKirisuto-kyō seika |  play_arrow | Catholic hymns gain new appeal in film |
| 48 | Heal the WorldMichael Jackson |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that sings of peace and love |
| 49 | A Million DreamsPasek and Pau |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that paints dreams and hopes |
| 50 | See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | An anthem of friendship, a heartwarming ballad that conveys deep emotion |
| 51 | The RoseBette Midler |  play_arrow | A moving love song that reflects hippie culture |
| 52 | Dancing QueenABBA |  play_arrow | A signature song by the globally popular band ABBA |
| 53 | When You BelieveMariah Carey & Whitney Houston |  play_arrow | An inspiring movie theme song by two divas |
| 54 | Just the Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | A singer raised by celebrity parents |
| 55 | IMAGINEJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lennon's masterpiece that sings of peace and love |
| 56 | HallelujahLeonard Cohen |  play_arrow | Leonard Cohen’s signature song “Hallelujah” |
| 57 | Take Me Home Country RoadsOlivia Newton-John |  play_arrow | Olivia Newton-John’s classic song |