Halloween Songs

Nothing sets the mood for a good Halloween party like the perfect background music. Whether one is giving a children’s party, a Halloween dance for adults, or a family party which combines the two, choosing the right music is important, and with the help of the internet, it does not have to be expensive. Several searches will result in some classic Halloween songs that will keep everyone in frighteningly good spirits and can be downloaded without any charge. In fact, if the right Halloween songs are playing, some of the guests might begin to spontaneously sing along, creating an impromptu karaoke contest. 

Some of the most popular Halloween songs include the following: 

• Ghostbusters Theme Song

• The Adam’s Family Theme Song

• Phantom of the Opera

• Jaws Theme Song

• Casper the Friendly Ghost

• Bewitched

• Twilight Zone Theme Song

• Monster Mash

• Witchy Woman

• Dark Shadows Theme Song 

Versions of these songs may be available as free downloads or found on inexpensive Halloween greatest hits CDs, but some are more appropriate for adults than children. Other Halloween songs with lyrics that might work well for teenagers include “Thriller,” “Diary of a Madman,” ”Frankenstein,” and “Black Sabbath.” Guests this age might also enjoy “Devil with a Blue Dress On,” “Funeral March,” and “Werewolves of London.” Making a soundtrack with these Halloween songs will add to the mood of the festivities and keep everyone involved. 

For even more fun, a spooky play list of top Halloween songs and videos from Youtube might be running in the background. These might include “The Zombie Song,” by Stephanie Mabey, “Arachnitect,” by Kristin Lawrence, or some of the soundtrack and songs taken from the various Goonies movies. Kids might appreciate the music of M. Ryan Taylor, such as “Skin and Bones” or “I Bought Me a Cat.”

 Toddlers need Halloween songs that are simple and repetitive. An online search will reveal dozens of Halloween songs that can be quickly taught to preschoolers, and most of them have entertaining hand motions. In this way, toddlers can make their own Halloween music without scaring themselves. Some of the songs with the lyrics available online are as follows:

 • Three Little Witches

• Three Little Ghosts

• Big Orange Pumpkin

• Bats in a Tree

• Ring Around the Pumpkin

• The Ghosts Go Flying One by One

• Itsy, Bitsy, Spider

 Most of the music for these lyrics is based on well-known melodies that young children pick up quite well.

The best Halloween song choices will make the games more fun and the party memorable for the guests. Once the theme for the party has been decided, head to the nearest computer and find appropriate Halloween songs or greatest hits compilation albums that will keep the guests humming long after the party is over and have them begging to be invited back to next year’s Halloween event.