[Choral Songs You Can Sing in English] Recommended Pieces for Choral Competitions Too!

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 Pieces for Choral Competitions Too!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	This Is MeKeala Settle		A moving song that sings of self-affirmation and hope
2	HappyPharrell Williams		The charm of the timeless hit overflowing with happiness, “Happy”
3	EverydayZac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens		A refreshing song that sings of youthful dreams and friendship
4	All For OneHigh School Musical Cast		A youthful song sung by the poolside in summer
5	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		The Carpenters’ iconic worldwide hit
6	Far awayLibera		The beautiful singing voices of the boys' choir Libera
7	We’re All in This TogetherHigh School Musical Cast		An iconic song from a coming-of-age musical film that portrays unity and diversity
8	MemoriesMaroon 5		A heartwarming classic by the band Maroon 5
9	Heal the WorldMichael Jackson		A moving ballad that sings of peace and love
10	When You Wish Upon a StarCliff Edwards		When You Wish Upon a Star, a classic filled with dreams and hope
11	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		An anthem of friendship, a heartwarming ballad that conveys deep emotion
12	Do You Hear the People Sing?Claude-Michel Schönberg		An epic musical number of freedom and justice
13	I Just Called To Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		Let's sing Stevie Wonder's classic song
14	Hail Holy QueenKirisuto-kyō seika		Catholic hymns gain new appeal in film
15	I Will Follow himLittle Peggy March		Little Peggy March’s classic, a song of love and hope
16	A Million DreamsPasek and Pau		An inspiring song that paints dreams and hopes
17	A Whole New WorldAlan Menken		The moving love song from Aladdin
18	When You BelieveMariah Carey & Whitney Houston		An inspiring movie theme song by two divas
19	I’ve been working on the railroadamerika min’yō		A cheerful folk song honoring railway construction workers
20	The RoseBette Midler		A moving love song that reflects hippie culture
21	Joyful JoyfulThe St. Francis Choir		A moving hymn born from Beethoven’s Ninth
22	Soon Ah Will Be DoneWilliam Levi Dawson		The moving cries of Negro spirituals and songs of liberation
23	We Are the WorldStevie Wonder		Chorus of the classic hit by USA for Africa
24	Oh Happy DayThe Edwin Hawkins Singers		The moving hymn “Oh Happy Day,” with high notes that give you goosebumps
25	Let It GoIdina Kim Mentzel		The hit song from Frozen, “Let It Go”
26	Hail Holy QueenDeloris Van Cartier		Singer transforms the monastery choir
27	ABCThe Jackson 5		A nostalgic Motown-style classic
28	You Raise Me UpSECRET GARDEN		A famous song by Celtic Woman
29	Ellie My LoveRay Charles		‘Ellie, My Love’ by Ray Charles
30	Let It BeThe Beatles		The Beatles’ legendary masterpiece “Let It Be”
31	Top of the worldCarpenters		An easy-to-sing choral piece, “Top of the World”
32	Just the Way You AreBruno Mars		A singer raised by celebrity parents
33	Dancing QueenABBA		A signature song by the globally popular band ABBA
34	HallelujahLeonard Cohen		Leonard Cohen’s signature song “Hallelujah”
35	Take Me Home Country RoadsOlivia Newton-John		Olivia Newton-John’s classic song
36	IMAGINEJohn Lennon		John Lennon's masterpiece that sings of peace and love