20 Songs About Tomorrow, from Annie to Fleetwood Mac

What is the most famous song about tomorrow?

"Tomorrow" from the musical Annie is the most famous song about tomorrow, a little girl's promise that better days are coming. "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac is the classic rock pick, and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles is the great love song about it.

Classic songs about tomorrow

1. "Tomorrow Night", Lonnie Johnson: a 1948 blues ballad later recorded by Elvis Presley.
2. "Que Sera, Sera", Doris Day: a song about not knowing what the future holds.
3. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", The Shirelles: a Carole King and Gerry Goffin classic.
4. "Tomorrow Is a Long Time", Bob Dylan: a gentle song of longing, covered by Elvis.
5. "Tomorrow Never Knows", The Beatles: the psychedelic closing track of Revolver.
6. "There's Always Tomorrow", from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: a sweet song of encouragement from the 1964 TV special.
7. "Don't Stop", Fleetwood Mac: the upbeat anthem about looking ahead.

Songs about tomorrow from musicals and movies

8. "Tomorrow Belongs to Me", from Cabaret: a chilling song that shows the rise of fascism.
9. "Tomorrow", from Annie: the eternal optimist's anthem.
10. "One Day More", from Les Misérables: the whole cast facing the day ahead.
11. "Tomorrow Never Dies", Sheryl Crow: the James Bond theme.

Rock and pop songs called Tomorrow

12. "Tomorrow", U2: a song from their second album about the day of a funeral.
13. "Tomorrow People", Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers: a hopeful reggae-pop hit.
14. "Tomorrow", Morrissey: the closing song of Your Arsenal.
15. "Tomorrow", Silverchair: the Australian band's breakthrough grunge hit.
16. "Tomorrow", James: a 90s British rock single.
17. "Tomorrow Tomorrow", Elliott Smith: a quiet song about worry and doubt.
18. "Tomorrow Comes Today", Gorillaz: the cartoon band's first single.
19. "Tomorrow", Avril Lavigne: a gentle song about needing more time.
20. "Tomorrow", Chris Young: a country song about a couple who keep saying goodbye.

Why are there so many songs about tomorrow?

Tomorrow is a simple way to sing about hope, fear and change. Some songs promise that the sun will come out after a hard time, others wonder whether a new love will still be there in the morning, and some face a goodbye that cannot be put off any longer. Because everyone has a tomorrow to look forward to or worry about, these songs connect with almost anyone.

The story behind Tomorrow from Annie

"Tomorrow" was written by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin for Annie, which opened on Broadway in 1977. Andrea McArdle sang it as the original Annie, and it became one of the most performed show tunes ever, a favorite for school auditions and talent shows. It is still the go-to song for anyone who needs a dose of optimism.

The story behind Don't Stop

Christine McVie wrote "Don't Stop" for Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours, as she and bandmate John McVie were divorcing, as a hopeful message about moving on. Bill Clinton later used it as the theme of his 1992 presidential campaign, and Fleetwood Mac reunited to play it at his inaugural gala.

Tomorrow in classic love songs

Carole King and Gerry Goffin wrote "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" in 1960, and The Shirelles took it to number one, the first Black girl group to top the Billboard Hot 100. King recorded her own slower version on Tapestry in 1971. Pair it with "Tomorrow Night" and "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" for a romantic playlist about the uncertainty of new love.

A New Year's Eve playlist about tomorrow

As the clock counts down to a new year, these songs fit the mood perfectly. Start the night with "Don't Stop" and "Tomorrow People", save "One Day More" for a dramatic countdown and close with "Que Sera, Sera" as everyone wonders what the year will bring.

Songs about tomorrow for a graduation

For a graduation slideshow, "Don't Stop" and "Tomorrow" from Annie set a hopeful tone, and "One Day More" is a dramatic choice for a theater kid. See our graduation songs for more.

Hopeful songs for a hard week

For someone going through a difficult time, "Tomorrow", "There's Always Tomorrow" and "Que Sera, Sera" are gentle reminders that things can change. Sometimes the kindest thing you can send a friend is a song that says the hard part will pass, with a short note saying you are thinking of them. For more encouragement, see our songs about hope.

Songs about yesterday, today and tomorrow

For a playlist about time, pair these songs with our songs about yesterday, from the Beatles to the Carpenters.

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