As winter’s grasp loosens and the days begin to lengthen, there’s a universal yearning for the fresh start that spring promises. Even amidst lingering chills and the memory of winter’s snow, the anticipation of warmer days, blooming flowers, and renewed energy is palpable. For musicians and singers, this seasonal shift offers a rich vein of inspiration, and diving into the repertoire of Songs About Spring is a perfect way to welcome the change.
Across every genre imaginable, from the sophisticated harmonies of jazz to the heartfelt narratives of country, and the grandeur of classical to the catchy tunes of pop, you’ll discover a wealth of songs celebrating spring. Whether you’re a seasoned performer seeking to refresh your setlist or a budding vocalist exploring new themes, spring songs provide a diverse and uplifting collection to explore.
Let’s embark on a melodic journey through genres, uncovering some exceptional songs about spring that are perfect for any repertoire.
Jazzing into Spring: Sophisticated Spring Songs
Jazz, with its rich harmonic language and improvisational spirit, offers a particularly nuanced take on spring. These songs often capture the subtle shifts in mood and atmosphere that accompany the season’s arrival.
April in Paris – Vernon Duke: A timeless classic, this song evokes the romantic allure of springtime in the City of Lights. Its sophisticated melody and lyrics paint a picture of blossoming love and Parisian charm as spring unfolds.
Spring in Manhattan – Anthony Scibetta: Moving the spring scene to a different urban landscape, this song brings the season to life amidst the energy of Manhattan. It’s a vibrant piece that reflects the city’s awakening alongside nature.
Spring is Here – Rodgers & Hart: A melancholic yet beautiful ballad, “Spring is Here” explores the bittersweet feelings that spring can evoke, particularly when love is absent. Its poignant melody and lyrics resonate with the longing that can accompany the season of renewal.
It Might as Well Be Spring – Rodgers & Hammerstein: From “State Fair,” this song perfectly captures the disorienting and delightful feeling of early spring. The lyrics playfully describe the unexpected ways spring fever can manifest, making it relatable and charming.
Spring Can Really Hang you Up the Most – Fran Landesman: This jazz standard offers a more cynical and world-weary perspective on spring. It acknowledges the season’s beauty but focuses on how it can amplify feelings of loneliness and disappointment, offering a unique and mature take on the theme.
Some Other Spring – Arthur Herzog: Another introspective jazz tune, “Some Other Spring” hints at past loves and the hope for future renewal, using the imagery of spring as a metaphor for emotional cycles and the passage of time.
Another Spring – Angelo Badalamenti: Known for his atmospheric compositions, Badalamenti’s “Another Spring” likely brings a unique and potentially more contemporary jazz flavor to the spring theme, worth exploring for a modern touch.
There’ll Be Another Spring – Peggy Lee & Billy Wheeler: This song offers reassurance and optimism, promising the cyclical return of spring and, by extension, hope and better times. Peggy Lee’s rendition adds a classic vocal jazz touch.
‘Ol Spring Fever – Harry Warren & Leon Robbin: A more upbeat and playful take on spring fever, this song likely captures the giddy and lighthearted side of the season’s intoxicating effects, perfect for a lively performance.
Musical Theatre in Bloom: Spring on Stage
Musical theatre embraces the dramatic and emotional potential of spring, often using it as a backdrop for stories of love, renewal, and personal transformation.
Younger than Springtime – South Pacific: A classic romantic ballad, this song from “South Pacific” uses the freshness of springtime to express the exhilarating feeling of new love and youthful optimism.
Five Minutes of Spring – The Happiest Girl: This suggests a fleeting and precious experience of spring, perhaps highlighting the desire to savor the season’s beauty before it fades. It hints at a potentially charming and poignant theatrical moment.
I Feel So Much Spring – A New Brain: This title suggests an overwhelming sensory experience of spring, possibly linked to themes of recovery and renewed vitality, given the musical’s context. It could be a powerful and emotionally resonant song.
Did Spring Come to Texas – Giant: This intriguing title raises questions about the arrival of spring in a specific locale, potentially exploring themes of longing, place, and the universality of seasonal change even in different environments.
It Might as Well Be Spring – State Fair: (Repeated from Jazz, but notable in Musical Theatre as well) Showcases the song’s versatility across genres and its strong connection to the spring theme.
The Lusty Month of May – Camelot: A boisterous and celebratory song, “The Lusty Month of May” revels in the more overtly sensual and energetic aspects of springtime, often performed with comedic flair.
It Must Be Spring – Three Wishes: Simple and declarative, this title suggests a joyful and undeniable recognition of spring’s arrival, likely expressing pure delight and welcome for the season.
Classical Spring: Timeless Melodies of Renewal
Classical music’s engagement with spring is often profound and deeply evocative, ranging from introspective pieces to grand celebrations of nature’s awakening.
John Ireland – Spring Sorrow: Contrasting with the usual joy, “Spring Sorrow” suggests a more melancholic or reflective interpretation of spring, perhaps exploring themes of lost beauty or the transient nature of the season.
Benjamin Britten – Voici le Printemps: A French title, “Voici le Printemps” translates to “Here is Spring,” suggesting a direct and celebratory welcome of the season in a classical vocal setting.
Ralph Vaughan Williams – Linden Lea: Evoking a sense of pastoral English springtime, “Linden Lea” is likely a folk-influenced classical piece celebrating the beauty of the countryside in bloom.
Debussy – Fleur Des Bles: French for “Cornflower,” this Debussy piece likely utilizes delicate and impressionistic musical language to capture the subtle beauty of spring flowers and landscapes.
Fauré – Le papillon et la fleur: “The Butterfly and the Flower” by Fauré is a classic art song pairing delicate imagery of nature with elegant melodies, typical of French mélodie tradition and perfect for spring repertoire.
Purcell – Sweeter Than Roses: While not explicitly about spring in the title, the comparison to roses blooming suggests a connection to springtime imagery and themes of beauty and sweetness often associated with the season.
Schubert – Frühlingsglaube, D. 686b: German for “Spring Faith,” this Schubert Lied likely expresses a hopeful and spiritual connection to spring, common in Romantic poetry and music.
Schubert – Im Frühling: Simply titled “In Spring,” this Schubert Lied is a quintessential example of Romantic-era engagement with nature, likely capturing the emotions and atmosphere of springtime in music.
Fauré – Mai: French for “May,” this Fauré piece directly references the quintessential spring month, promising a song deeply imbued with the season’s spirit.
Mendelssohn – Frühlingslied: German for “Spring Song,” Mendelssohn’s “Frühlingslied” is a classic example of a light and lyrical piano piece (or song) capturing the joyful and airy feeling of springtime.
Thomas Arne – When Daisies Pied: Setting Shakespeare’s text, “When Daisies Pied” is a traditional English art song celebrating the sights and sounds of spring, likely with a charming and pastoral character.
Springing into Pop, Folk, Country & Indie: Contemporary Spring Sounds
Modern genres also embrace the spring theme, often with a focus on themes of freedom, new beginnings, and the simple joys of the season.
April Come She Will – Simon and Garfunkel: A gentle and poetic folk song, “April Come She Will” uses the months of the year, starting with April, to metaphorically trace the course of a relationship, subtly linked to the cyclical nature of seasons and emotions.
Here Comes the Sun – Beatles: An iconic and universally loved song, “Here Comes the Sun” is a powerful anthem of hope and optimism, using the image of the sun breaking through winter’s darkness as a metaphor for overcoming hardship and embracing brighter days, perfectly embodying the spirit of spring.
When it Springtime in Alaska – Johnny Horton: This country song likely takes a geographically specific and perhaps humorous look at springtime, contrasting the season’s arrival in a colder climate like Alaska with more typical spring settings.
Spring Vacation – Beach Boys: Evoking the carefree and youthful energy of spring break, this Beach Boys tune likely captures the fun, sun-soaked, and liberating aspects of springtime as a time for recreation and escape.
So Early, Early in the Spring – Judy Collins: This traditional folk song title suggests a focus on the very beginnings of spring, capturing the delicate and nascent stages of the season’s arrival, with Judy Collins’ clear vocals adding to its purity.
Springtime of the Year – Kacy & Clayton: With a more contemporary folk or indie sound, Kacy & Clayton’s “Springtime of the Year” likely offers a modern take on traditional spring themes, perhaps with introspective or narrative elements.
For personalized song suggestions tailored to your unique vocal style and goals, contact me for a voice lesson. I’m passionate about helping singers like you discover the perfect repertoire to elevate your artistry. Let’s find the songs that will help your voice bloom this spring!
