1941 Oscars — Music (Song)

Pinocchio won Music (Song) at the 1941 Oscars. All 9 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Down Argentine Way, Hit Parade of 1941, Music in My Heart, Rhythm on the River, Second Chorus, Spring Parade, Strike Up the Band and You'll Find Out. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1939 and 1942 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

Pinocchio(1940)
When You Wish Upon A Star in "Pinocchio" Music by Leigh Harline; Lyrics by Ned Washington
Winner
Down Argentine Way(1940)
Down Argentina Way in "Down Argentine Way" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Hit Parade of 1941(1940)
Who Am I? in "Hit Parade of 1941" Music by Jule Styne; Lyrics by Walter Bullock
Music in My Heart(1940)
It's A Blue World in "Music in My Heart" Music and Lyrics by Chet Forrest and Bob Wright
Rhythm on the River(1940)
Only Forever in "Rhythm on the River" Music by James Monaco; Lyrics by John Burke
Second Chorus(1940)
Love Of My Life in "Second Chorus" Music by Artie Shaw; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Spring Parade(1940)
Waltzing In The Clouds in "Spring Parade" Music by Robert Stolz; Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Strike Up the Band(1940)
Our Love Affair in "Strike Up the Band" Music and Lyrics by Roger Edens and Arthur Freed
You'll Find Out(1940)
I'd Know You Anywhere in "You'll Find Out" Music by Jimmy McHugh; Lyrics by Johnny Mercer