It is no exaggeration to say that Disney songs are iconic.
Every generation seems to have songs from Disney films that become cultural reference points, from Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins to modern classics like Moana and Coco.
Today, I’ve assembled a list of the 25 most popular and easy Disney piano songs. You can quickly learn the melodies without having to be a pro. They’re a great way to keep children interested during piano lessons, learning songs they actually know and love.
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Practice Tips to Learn Songs Faster
Even easy piano songs can take time to learn, but there are techniques to learn them more quickly.
First, learn in sections rather than trying to tackle the whole song in one go. Breaking it down into manageable chunks makes it more likely to remain in your head. You can then learn the next section and then piece them together.
Second, it is better to play slowly but correctly than to rush through. Some of these songs are fast, but it is better to slow down and get it right. If you’re learning with a video tutorial, you can slow it down using the “Playback speed” feature. Gradually increase the speed as you get more comfortable.
Lastly, get rid of distractions. You won’t be taking in as much information if you’re getting distracted by your phone or TV. This isn’t specific to piano, but it is a tip that can help any learner absorb info.
1. Belle – Beauty and the Beast
Difficulty score: 5/10
Belle introduces one of the main characters in this Disney movie hit, and the upbeat piano song that accompanies it is relatively easy to play, though it does have some speedy melodies.
The song takes us through a few different moods and there are multiple sections to learn, all relatively simple.
Remember that it is best to play a little slower and get it right, and there are simplified versions of this singalong favorite.
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2. Let it Go – Frozen
Difficulty score: 4/10
“Let it go, let it go…”
Even by Disney hits and their high standards, this is one of the catchiest of all songs.
If you are playing the full version, this has some difficult and unusual chords. Luckily, there are easy piano arrangements you can follow, like the one in this video tutorial. This means it will be simpler to play, but everyone will still recognize the famous chorus and melody.
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3. Gaston – Beauty and the Beast
Difficulty score: 5/10
This is one of the most famous Disney films when it comes to the songs, and the easy piano tutorial below makes it simple to tinkle your way through this relatively slow and manageable track.
This is another karaoke classic, so you’re bound to be popular when you have a Disney singalong at the piano.
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4. Remember Me – Coco
Difficulty score: 3/10
Short, sweet, and simple. We can almost guarantee that the most difficult thing about this song will be playing it without shedding a tear.
This is one of the more emotional songs in Disney’s Coco, a Pixar film full of joyous songs for the whole family to learn and sing along to. Just get the tissues ready if you are going to sing this one.
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5. Reflection – Mulan
Difficulty Score: 4/10
Kids of the 90s will remember Mulan with a lot of fondness. This is another song from one of the more emotional scenes in the Disney hit movie.
It’s pretty simple to play and gives a good introduction to playing a few different arpeggiated sections, so you can continue to build your skills. The song isn’t too quick either, so you won’t find yourself stumbling too much.
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6. Where You Are – Moana
Difficulty score: 5/10
Moana is packed with great singalong moments.
This song will put you to the test somewhat if you’re going to play both the chords and the melody together. Both are pretty simple on their own, but combining them may not be easy for new piano players.
If you’re looking for a really easy piano tutorial, you could just learn the chords and sing the melody, which is a truer reflection of the song as it is in the movie.
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7. Can You Feel The Love Tonight – The Lion King
Difficulty score: 4/10
A generation of new fans have awoken to the world of The Lion King through the recent remake. Elton John’s award-winning soundtrack has a way of getting stuck in your head, and this song is one of the seminal works.
We’ve given it a low difficulty score based on the easy tutorial below. It’s slower, and virtually all played on white notes, so it isn’t too ambitious for beginners. If you’re going to learn the full version with chords, the difficulty score is a bit higher.
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8. Once Upon a Dream – Sleeping Beauty
Difficulty score: 5/10
We’re going further back in time with this one. This sounds true to the film version, as the original is mainly played on a solo piano.
It’s more difficult than some of the others to pick up, but the melody and chords are pretty repetitive, so there is less to learn than in other songs.
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9. Prince Ali – Aladdin
Difficulty score: 4/10
What an upbeat classic, featuring in both the animated and live action versions. When people think of Aladdin, this song is usually one of the first things they think of.
The melody is simple to pick up, and it is one of those songs that everyone recognize as soon as you start playing.
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10. Cruella de Vil – 101 Dalmations
Difficulty score: 4/10
This song has a brooding and jazzy feel to it. Disney films have a wonderful way of summing up the characters in a simple melody.
Once you’ve mastered that walking bassline on your left hand, you’re almost there. This track isn’t too difficult, but you might want to learn it more slowly at first.
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11. Something There – Beauty and the Beast
Difficulty score: 5/10
Yes, yet another song from the musical classic movie.
There are multiple sections to learn for this song, and they are pretty straightforward, though you will need to piece them together. The easy sheet music and simplified version makes it a breeze.
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12. Go the Distance – Hercules
Difficulty score: 3/10
This song is one of the very easiest of all of the Disney songs. It is super simple to play and at a nice tempo for beginners, too.
A good singalong song with a catchy melody, this could be the ideal starting point in your journey to learn some Disney piano songs for children.
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13. Colors of the Wind – Pocahontas
Difficulty score: 6/10
It seems a lot of the songs that have become Disney piano classics are from the more sad moments in the movies.
Colors of the Wind is thoughtful and emotive, and while it is harder to learn than some of the others, it is still a relatively simple piano song that even children can work their way through.
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14. A Whole New World – Aladdin
Difficulty score: 5/10
“I can show you the world, shining, shimmering, splendid”
You just sang the melody to the song, didn’t you?
The melodies in A Whole New World are really straightforward to learn, especially the chorus section, and the hook that everyone knows. Time to warm up the vocal cords for this one, and grab a partner, it’s meant to be a duet.
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15. We Know the Way – Moana
Difficulty score: 5/10
Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote some of the best movie songs known to Disney fans when scoring Moana. We Know the Way, You’re Welcome, and How Far I’ll Go are all fantastic.
To learn the full version of this song is a bit more tricky, but we’ve included a tutorial to a simple arrangement which is pretty simple, and the bass notes are particularly easy. It’s a pretty fast-moving song, but a bit of practice will have you hitting all the right notes.
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16. Feed the Birds – Mary Poppins
Difficulty score: 6/10
Taking it back to one of the older songs on the list now. This is a piano song that will delight parents and grandparents as well as children.
The chords are quite simple, but there are some challenging melodies in there for a beginner, and getting the chord changes right is key. Not the easiest on the list, but it is achievable for kids and adults alike.
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17. I See The Light – Tangled
Difficulty score: 5/10
A nice and simple melody almost all played on the white keys of the keyboard, and recognizable to anyone who has seen Tangled.
This is a really good song to learn for absolute beginners who want to be able to play one of their favorite Disney tracks, and if you’ve got the singing voice, you can even wow people with piano accompaniment to your vocals.
It gets a bit more complex at the end with the piano solo section, and the melody changes significantly, which is why the difficulty score isn’t the lowest.
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18. When You Wish Upon a Star – Pinocchio
Difficulty score: 3/10
Another from the classic Disney songbook, When You Wish Upon a Star became something of an anthem for the whole of the Disney brand.
Towards the end of the song, there is a more difficult section for you to learn, but the bit that everyone instantly recognizes (with the lyrics we know and love) is really simple.
The link to the sheet below even has scans of what appears to be the original Disney piano sheet music from 1940.
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19. Under the Sea – The Little Mermaid
Difficulty score: 6/10
The Little Mermaid has some great musical moments, but Under the Sea might just be the best.
To play it at the original speed you’re going to need to get a good handle on the melody, but your reward for sticking it out is being able to play one of the most instantly-recognizable Disney songs.
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20. Start of Something New – High School Musical
Difficulty score: 5/10
The notes aren’t too challenging on this song, but there are a few sections where you have to play several notes quickly. Plus there’s a cool piano solo, so at least you can impress people even if you don’t want to sing the song.
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21. You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story
Difficulty score: 6/10
This Disney song, from the Pixar classic Toy Story, has a different feel when compared to lots of the others on the list. I love the country music influence.
You can play the vocal melody pretty easily, but the tutorial below has a piano arrangement that includes fills and the bass notes, plus you have a middle eight section to wrap your head around. This is ambitious for brand new piano players, but what a beautiful song to be able to play!
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22. Circle of Life – The Lion King
Difficulty score: 4/10
Another one of the best-known songs from the Elton John soundtrack to The Lion King.
The tutorial below has a simplified version that makes it easier to start playing this Disney classic.
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23. A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes – Cinderella
Difficulty score: 5/10
This is another one of those songs that became synonymous with the whole Disney brand. Cinderella didn’t have quite as many musical classic moments as some of the other Disney films, but it is still pretty great.
Playing the right-hand melody of this track is really straightforward, but if you add the left-hand in, then it becomes a bit more difficult.
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24. Do You Want to Build a Snowman? – Frozen
Difficulty score: 4/10
Parents everywhere will tell you that Frozen is one of their kids’ favorite singalong movies.
The beauty of this song is that it sounds super complex, especially the arpeggiated sections, but they aren’t too difficult to learn. The easy piano tutorial below is definitely a simplified version. Frozen songs may be the perfect way to impress your friends.
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25. You’ll Be in My Heart – Tarzan
Difficulty score: 3/10
Around the same era as Elton John writing songs for The Lion King, Phil Collins was given the task for Tarzan.
You’ll Be in My Heart has stood the test of time and is one of the easiest Disney piano songs for beginners. It’s easily recognizable, too, and not too quick or complex for beginners, children, and adults to learn.
Conclusion
Disney songs are a universal language. Pretty much everywhere you go, there will be people who recognize some of the melodies.
These songs are wonderful for family karaoke and singalongs, or for impressing your friends with your new skills.
Feel free to let us know how you got on, or if you have favorite Disney songs that didn’t quite make it to our list.
Anna teaches piano and guitar and also has extensive experience recording music. She’s well read in music psychology and love to share the benefits of learning to play music.
