Complete List of Songs from The Sound of Music with Lyrics
The Sound of Music features a core set of songs written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, with lyrics and sheet music available through official licensing and print collections. The original Broadway production opened in 1959, and the film adaptation was released in 1965, establishing the current standard song sequence used in most licensed performances and official lyric publications today official Broadway licensing data.
Lyrics for the full score, including "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss," and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," are distributed by Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and accessible through authorized digital lyric platforms and printed vocal scores used by schools and community theaters worldwide Rodgers & Hammerstein official catalog.
Key Songs, Lyrics, and Their Context in The Sound of Music
Standalone Tracks and Their Lyrical Themes
"The Sound of Music" opens the show with lyrics describing Maria's connection to hills and valleys, while "My Favorite Things" lists comforting images like whiskers on kittens and bright copper kettles, with official lyrics published in the original 1959 vocal score Playbill cast and credits.
"Edelweiss" is a gentle farewell song with lyrics about a small and trusty flower, and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" serves as the Mother Abbess's advice to pursue faith and hope, with both tracks widely available in licensed lyric databases and official sheet music collections.
Where to Find Official Lyrics and Licensed Sheet Music
Authorized Digital and Print Sources
Official lyrics and sheet music for the full soundtrack are available through the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization and authorized print publishers, ensuring accurate wording and arrangement details for both professional and educational use SongSelect licensed lyrics.
Streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music host the official soundtrack recordings, with lyrics displayed in sync for subscribers using built-in lyric features, while physical vocal scores remain standard resources for schools and community productions Amazon official soundtrack listing.