1953 Oscars — Music (Song)

High Noon won Music (Song) at the 1953 Oscars. All 5 nominees are listed below, winner first. The other nominees were Because You're Mine, Hans Christian Andersen, Just for You and Son of Paleface. Each film links to its complete award history. The links below go to the 1952 and 1954 Music (Song) races.

Last updated August 12, 2026

High Noon(1952)
High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin') in "High Noon" Music by Dimitri Tiomkin; Lyrics by Ned Washington
Winner
Because You're Mine(1952)
Because You're Mine in "Because You're Mine" Music by Nicholas Brodszky; Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Hans Christian Andersen(1952)
Thumbelina in "Hans Christian Andersen" Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Just for You(1952)
Zing A Little Zong in "Just for You" Music by Harry Warren; Lyrics by Leo Robin
Son of Paleface(1952)
Am I In Love in "Son of Paleface" Music and Lyrics by Jack Brooks