what songs are in frozen 1: The full song list

The songs in Frozen include “Let It Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and seven other musical numbers performed in the film. The end-credit version of “Let It Go” by Demi Lovato is a separate recording from Idina Menzel’s version in the story.

This guide lists every song, explains who performs it and when it appears, and separates the movie’s musical numbers from its instrumental score. It also clarifies why soundtrack album tracklists can differ, so you can find the version you want without confusing a score cue for a song.

what songs are in frozen 1?

Frozen (2013) features nine songs in the story, including “For the First Time in Forever (Reprise),” plus a separate end-credit recording of “Let It Go.” The songs move through the story in order, from the opening number “Frozen Heart” to the closing song “Fixer Upper.”

The film’s main “Let It Go” is sung by Idina Menzel as Elsa. Demi Lovato recorded a different version for the end credits and soundtrack release. That distinction is useful if you are looking for the song heard during the movie scene rather than the pop recording heard after the story ends.

Every song in Frozen, in story order

Song	Performer or performers	Where it appears	What it adds
“Frozen Heart”	Cast ensemble	Opening	Introduces the ice harvesters and the danger of ice.
“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”	Anna, with Elsa and the cast	Early years and later childhood	Shows the sisters growing apart.
“For the First Time in Forever”	Anna and Elsa	Coronation day	Contrasts Anna’s excitement with Elsa’s fear.
“Love Is an Open Door”	Anna and Hans	Coronation celebration	Captures Anna’s quick connection with Hans.
“Let It Go”	Elsa	Elsa’s mountain escape	Marks Elsa’s decision to stop hiding her magic.
“Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”	Kristoff	On the journey	Introduces Kristoff’s comic bond with Sven.
“In Summer”	Olaf	On the way to Elsa	Reveals Olaf’s cheerful misunderstanding of summer.
“For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)”	Anna and Elsa	At Elsa’s ice palace	Brings their conflicting needs into the open.
“Fixer Upper”	The trolls and cast	With the trolls	Offers Kristoff and Anna advice in a comic group number.

These are the songs performed as part of the film’s narrative. Soundtrack releases may also include the end-credit recording, reprise tracks, and instrumental music. Those additional album tracks do not necessarily represent another song scene in the movie.

What each Frozen song means in the story

“Frozen Heart”

The film opens with a group of ice harvesters singing as they cut and haul ice. Their work establishes the beauty and danger of frozen water before the audience learns the full story of Elsa’s powers. The song also sets a brisk, folk-like tone that stands apart from the sisters’ more character-focused numbers.

Because it is an ensemble opening, the song is sometimes overlooked in lists that focus only on Anna, Elsa, and Olaf. It is still a sung number in the film and belongs on a complete list of its songs.

“Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”

Anna sings to Elsa through a closed door over several stages of their childhood. The repeated invitation begins as a playful attempt to reconnect, then takes on a more painful meaning as time passes and the sisters remain separated. Changes in Anna’s age and delivery help the number cover years of story without a long explanation.

The song is not simply a childhood tune. It shows Anna’s loneliness and the cost of Elsa’s isolation, making their reunion later in the film more emotionally important.

“For the First Time in Forever”

On coronation day, Anna is thrilled that the palace gates will open to the public. Elsa, by contrast, worries that someone will see her magic. Their overlapping perspectives turn the same event into two very different experiences.

The number also gives the story a way to show how little Anna knows about life beyond the castle. Her excitement about meeting people leads directly into her encounter with Hans.

“Love Is an Open Door”

Anna and Hans sing this playful duet after meeting at the coronation celebration. They quickly decide they understand each other, and the lively back-and-forth reflects Anna’s eagerness to find a close connection. The song also helps explain why she accepts Hans’s marriage proposal so quickly.

On a repeat viewing, the scene carries a different edge because the audience knows Hans’s intentions. The cheerful sound is part of the dramatic contrast, not proof that the relationship is as genuine as Anna believes.

“Let It Go”

Elsa sings “Let It Go” after fleeing Arendelle and reaching the North Mountain. She stops trying to conceal her powers and creates an ice palace, turning a private fear into a bold public declaration. The sequence is central to the film, but it does not mean Elsa has solved every problem or no longer cares about Anna.

Idina Menzel performs the version used in the story. Demi Lovato’s recording is a separate end-credit version. If you are identifying the movie scene, look for Menzel’s performance; if you remember the version over the credits, that is Lovato’s.

“Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People”

Kristoff sings this short, humorous number while speaking for Sven, his reindeer companion. It gives the audience a quick sense of Kristoff’s practical, solitary personality and his affection for Sven. The song is intentionally brief, unlike the larger showpiece numbers.

Some soundtrack listings style the title as “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People,” including the parentheses. Other references may omit them. The wording refers to the same song.

“In Summer”

Olaf sings about his dream of experiencing warm weather, without understanding that summer would be dangerous for a snowman. The joke comes from the gap between his sunny optimism and the physical reality he does not grasp. His song gives the story a light, comic pause during the journey.

The number also expresses Olaf’s defining trait: he looks for joy and connection, even when his ideas are impractical. That warmth becomes important to the sisters’ story later.

“For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)”

Anna finds Elsa at the ice palace and tries to persuade her to return to Arendelle. The reprise brings back the earlier coronation-day song, but the situation has changed. Anna wants to repair the relationship, while Elsa is frightened that her powers will hurt someone again.

It is a separate musical number from the full “For the First Time in Forever.” The word “Reprise” means a return to musical material introduced earlier, usually in a changed context.

“Fixer Upper”

The trolls sing this group number as they try to help Anna and Kristoff. They tease Kristoff and offer advice about accepting someone’s imperfections. The song is comic and energetic, but it also pushes Anna and Kristoff closer together.

Its advice is not a simple solution to every problem in the story. The number reflects the trolls’ viewpoint, while the plot still requires Anna and Elsa to understand and respond to the danger facing them.

Which version of “Let It Go” is in the movie?

The version in Elsa’s ice-palace scene is performed by Idina Menzel, who voices Elsa. It is the dramatic, story-based performance heard as Elsa builds the palace and embraces her powers. The recording is part of the film’s musical narrative.

Demi Lovato recorded a separate pop version for the end credits. It is not a second scene in the story and does not replace Menzel’s performance. Both versions appear on soundtrack releases, which is why a search for the song can bring up more than one recording.

If you are making a playlist, choose Menzel’s version for the original movie moment and Lovato’s version for the end-credit interpretation. Check the performer name in the track listing, since both recordings share the title “Let It Go.”

Movie songs versus the Frozen soundtrack

The phrase “Frozen soundtrack” can refer to the songs, the instrumental score, or an album that combines both. The songs have vocals and lyrics. The score consists mainly of instrumental cues that accompany scenes, transitions, and emotional moments.

What you are looking for	What it contains	Best for
Songs from the film	The nine story songs performed in the movie	Finding the musical numbers in narrative order.
End-credit version	Demi Lovato’s separate recording of “Let It Go”	Finding the pop version heard over the credits.
Original score	Instrumental music composed for the film	Listening to the background themes without vocals.
Soundtrack album	A release that may include songs, score cues, or both	Getting a particular edition’s full track selection.

The exact album contents depend on the edition and format. A standard soundtrack release may focus on the songs, while a deluxe edition can include more instrumental cues or alternate material. Streaming services may also display separate song and score albums.

For the most reliable match, check the album name, performer, and track title before playing or buying a release. A track with a descriptive instrumental title is likely part of the score, not one of the sung numbers listed above.

Who wrote the songs and the instrumental score?

The songs for Frozen were written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Their work gives the characters distinct musical voices: Anna’s songs often express her openness and longing, while Elsa’s central number shows the conflict between fear and self-expression.

Christophe Beck composed the film’s instrumental score. That score supports the action and emotion between songs, helping scenes feel connected even when characters are not singing. It is a separate part of the music from the songs written by Anderson-Lopez and Lopez.

This difference explains why a complete music listing can be longer than the list of songs performed by characters. An album may include many cues from the score, but those cues are not additional vocal numbers.

How to find the song or recording you remember

1. Start with the scene. Elsa’s ice palace points to Menzel’s “Let It Go.” The closing credits point to Lovato’s recording.
2. Check the performer. Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, the trolls, or a cast ensemble indicate a movie song. Christophe Beck is associated with the instrumental score.
3. Look for “Reprise.” “For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)” is the shorter return to the earlier song during Anna and Elsa’s confrontation.
4. Compare album editions. A song collection and a score release may have different tracklists, even though both are connected with the same film.
5. Use the exact title where possible. Searching a song title with the performer’s name can help distinguish alternate recordings.

A common mix-up is counting every soundtrack track as a song from the movie. Instrumental cues are part of the film’s music, but they are not musical numbers sung by its characters. Another frequent mix-up is treating the two “Let It Go” recordings as if they were the same performance.

Common questions about Frozen’s songs

How many songs are in Frozen?

There are nine songs performed within the story, counting “For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)” as its own number. The end-credit release of “Let It Go” by Demi Lovato is an additional recording, not another song scene in the story.

Is “Let It Go” sung by Idina Menzel or Demi Lovato?

Both artists recorded it. Idina Menzel sings the version in the film as Elsa, while Demi Lovato performs the separate end-credit version.

Is “Frozen Heart” a song in the movie?

Yes. It is the opening ensemble number, sung by ice harvesters before the story moves into Anna and Elsa’s childhood. It is easy to miss on character-focused lists, but it is part of the film.

Does the soundtrack include instrumental music?

Some soundtrack editions include instrumental score tracks, while other releases focus on the songs. Check the edition’s tracklist to see whether it includes vocals, score cues, or both.

What is the last song in the story?

“Fixer Upper,” sung by the trolls and cast, is the last full song performed within the story. A separate version of “Let It Go” plays over the end credits on the soundtrack release.

Now you know what songs are in frozen 1: nine story numbers, plus Demi Lovato’s separate end-credit recording of “Let It Go.” The instrumental score is another part of the film’s music, not a set of additional character songs.

To find the version you remember, match the song title with the performer and scene. For “Let It Go,” choose Idina Menzel for Elsa’s ice-palace scene or Demi Lovato for the end-credit recording.