33 Frank Sinatra Funeral Songs

Blue Skies By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1941

“Blue Skies” is an enduringly optimistic song that may seem unlike a funeral song at first listen. However, it is a great song for a celebration of life when you want to be optimistic about a happy life lived well. The lyrics talk about how love makes everything better.

Body and Soul By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1947

With a languid and mournful tune and lyrics that describe longing for a lost love, this song fulfills all the requirements you may want for a melancholy funeral. Despite the sad vibe of the song, there is a glimmer of hope offered at some points in the song.

Born Free By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1967

While the lyrics of this song sound focused on birth, it works well as a musical rumination of life and death. The main theme throughout this song is freedom, making it a good choice for an optimistic funeral or celebration of life. The tune is light, playful, and ultimately, hopeful.

Cheek to Cheek By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1958

“Cheek to Cheek” is one of the most romantic songs around. The lyrics start by describing dancing together as being in heaven. It is doubtlessly a joyful song that takes on a different edge at a funeral. As Sinatra likes to do, the lyrics put love above the most fantastic feats in the world. As a result, those who attend a funeral are reminded of happy memories with the deceased when they were alive.

Come Fly with Me By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1957

This song is another for which Sinatra is well known. The lyrics beckon the listener to come along on a fantastical journey with the crooner. While it is undoubtedly a love song, the lyrics paint a joyful picture of life, while the upbeat tune will be a good addition to any celebration of life.

Don’t Worry ‘Bout Me By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1953

While the lyrics of this song describe the ending of a relationship, they can also be read from the perspective of someone who dies and does not want their loved ones worrying. Despite the melancholy reading of the lyrics, the upbeat and lush tune brightens the mood of this song to create a balanced sound that works for a range of funeral moods.

Dream By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1945

“Dream” conveys lyrics that they should dream about good times whenever they are feeling sad. As a result, this song is a beautiful and gentle addition to a funeral as a reminder to mourners. The poetic and optimistic lyrics pair with a gentle and languid tune.

Dry Your Eyes By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1976

Originally written about the aftermath of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Dry Your Eyes” tells the listener to finish mourning and continue with their life in a way the deceased would want. It makes a poignant addition to a funeral with its reverent tune and meaningful lyrics. 

Fairy Tale By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1955

A fanciful option for a funeral, this romantic song describes that life is like a fairytale when you are in love. As a result, “Fairy Tale” is a beautiful choice for a funeral where you want joy and if the deceased loves fairy tales.

Fly Me to the Moon By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1964

“Fly Me to the Moon” is another famous song by Frank Sinatra. It is upbeat in terms of tempo and lyrics, making it an ideal choice for a celebration of life. The lyrics ask the

Here’s That Rainy Day By Frank Sinatra

Song Year: 1959

“Here’s That Rainy Day” is a meditation on reaching a bad day after previously being in love. It has a playful, yet ultimately mournful energy to both the lyrics and the tune. Since the song addresses a range of emotions, this song is a beautiful choice for a funeral.