Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein II
The songs in the movie "Oklahoma" were first written for the Broadway play. Several of the songs became popular hits, including "People Will Say We're in Love." "Oklahoma" has, perhaps, the best score from a Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, with beautiful songs like "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" and lively, easily remembered and sung tunes, such as the title song or "The Farmer and the Cowhand." It also has songs with humor, such as "Poor Jud is Daid."
Oh, What a Beautiful Morning
Curly rides through the corn fields and thinks "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" it is.
"Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" has been recorded by popular artists, such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, and famous tenors, such as Placido Domingo.
The Surrey with the Fringe on Top
Curly tells Laurie that if she goes with him to the box social, he will take her there in "The Surrey with the Fringe on the Top."
"The Surrey with the Fringe on Top" has been recorded by a variety of artists, including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Lena Horne.
People Will Say We're in Love
Curly and Laurie agree that if they show affection for each other, "People will Say We're in Love."
"People Will Say We're in Love" has been recorded by popular singers, such as Frank Sinatra and Rosemary Clooney, as well as by jazz artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald.
Kansas City
Will comes home and tells his friends about life in "Kansas City."
I Cain't Say No
Ado Annie explains to Laurie why she "Cain't Say No" to men's advances.
Many a New Day
Laurie tells the other women that "Many a New Day" will come before she lets Curly's behavior hurt her.
Poor Jud is Daid
Curly tries to convince Jud to commit suicide and he draws a picture for him of how people will feel when "Poor Jud is Daid."
Out of My Dreams
Laurie purchases a potion and she hopes that it will take her "Out of My Dreams" and into reality so she can make a decision about her relationship with Curly.
The Farmer and the Cowman
Aunt Ella tells the feuding ranchers and farmers that when Oklahoma becomes a state, "The Farmer and the Cowman" will have to learn to live together.
All or Nothin'
Will tells Ado Annie that their romance has to be "All or Nothin'."
Oklahoma
Everyone celebrates their soon-to-be state of "Oklahoma."