If you’re a fan of the music on Grey’s Anatomy, you seriously need this Grey’s Anatomy playlist in your life.
Every once in a while, a show comes along that changes the way you listen to music and your favorite songs. Grey’s Anatomy is most definitely one of those shows. With more melodrama than even the soapiest of soap operas, Grey’s Anatomy really utilizes their music selection to heighten moments and make scenes more emotional than you’d ever think possible.
Relive all of the good and heart-wrenching moments by giving our Grey’s Anatomy playlist a listen. From tunes you know by heart to songs you’ve forgotten how much you love, you’ll certainly enjoy going down the Grey’s Anatomy music rabbit hole. (Don’t forget to have a box of tissues on hand!)
Grey’s Anatomy music playlist every fan needs
‘Chasing Cars’ by Snow Patrol
What better song to start a Grey’s Anatomy playlist with than one of the show’s most iconic ones? It’s impossible not to think of the show when you hear this song, especially since it played during one of the show’s saddest moments.
‘How to Save a Life’ by The Fray
Not only was it used on the show, but this song describes Grey’s Anatomy in a nutshell. It’s a must-have for any Grey’s Anatomy playlist.
‘Breathe (2AM)’ by Anna Nalick
Remember the time this song was playing as Meredith removed a bomb from a patient, only for it to blow up outside? BRB, crying.
‘Where Does The Good Go’ by Tegan and Sara
Two words: Dance party. That is all.
‘Keep Breathing’ by Ingrid Michaelson
It’s like this song was directed right at Christina after Burke left her and Meredith had to cut her out of her dress. Poor Christina.
‘Young Folks’ by Peter Bjorn and John
The juxtaposition of “Young Folks” playing during a hangout scene in Really Old Guy’s room? Classic. And Christina’s frustration about the room not being a quiet place like it should be? Also classic.
‘Fools in Love’ by Inara George
As the show demonstrates, this song is the perfect mood music for tender moments. (And if you do a quick search on YouTube, you’ll see it’s actually pretty popular with fan-made Grey’s Anatomy videos.)
‘In My Veins’ by Andrew Belle
Hearing Andrew Belle softly sing “Everything is fine” while Miranda can’t get a dying man up to the OR is absolutely heartbreaking. And then when she tells Charles that he’s dying? #crying
‘All I Need’ by Mat Kearney
The moment when Derek finally told Meredith that he loved her was only made better by the inclusion of this song in the scene. It’s just so perfect.
‘Such Great Heights’ by The Postal Service
Though it didn’t last as the show’s theme song for long, “Such Great Heights” really fits in with the show’s atmosphere and aesthetic. It just sounds like a Grey’s Anatomy song.
‘The Story’ by Brandi Carlile
Sure, yes. Callie sang this song in the musical episode but, a few years before that, “The Story” was featured in a special recap for the show. That’s when this song first endeared itself to Grey’s Anatomy fans!
‘Off I Go’ by Greg Laswell
As if George’s death wasn’t tough enough, this song had to make us go and get even more emotional than we already were. Ughhhhhh. Worst.
‘Into the Fire’ by Thirteen Senses
This song really brings us back to the very beginning of the show when the characters finished their very first shift. They were such babies back then.
‘Somewhere Only We Know’ by Keane
This song played as Meredith asked Izzie and George to live with her and our lives haven’t been the same since.
‘Cosy in the Rocket’ by Psapp
It’s a Grey’s Anatomy playlist! We had to include the theme song! It would be so wrong if we didn’t.