Note: Below is a complete playlist of all 13 songs that can be heard in the movie “As Good as It Gets”. Some of these commercial songs are not included on the official soundtrack album but are used in the movie.
All 13 songs featured in “As Good as It Gets”:
| Song: | Listen on: |
|---|---|
| "Temple (Sanctuary Mix)" - Jane Siberry Timestamp: 0:04 | Scene: Simon's dog is returned to him at his party. |  |
| "Hand On My Heart" - Judith Owen Timestamp: 0:22 | Scene: Vincent returns with 2 cans of Pepsi. Simon tells him he can put what music he wants on. | |
| "Spanish Castle Magic" by The Spin Doctors Timestamp: 0:22 | Scene: Vincent puts this song on the CD player as his friends rob the place. | |
| "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" by Art Garfunkel Timestamp: 0:28 | Scene: Melvin plays the piano and sings. | |
| "Climb On (A Back That's Strong)" by Shawn Colvin Timestamp: 0:43 | Scene: Melvin knocks on Carol's door and tells her he's hungry. Carol kicks off. She tells him her son is sick. Carol looks after her sun. | |
| "Y.M.C.A." by The Village People Timestamp: 1:21 | Scene: Melvin puts this on the car radio but says he's joking. | |
| "Days Like This" by Van Morrison Timestamp: 1:21 | Scene: Melvin puts this song in the car after his joke of playing the YMCA. Carol tells him she likes the song. | |
| "Baltimore" by The Drifters Timestamp: 1:22 | Scene: 3rd song in the car. Carol talks to Simon as she drives and Melvin sits in the back. | |
| "Everything My Heart Desires" by Phil Roy Timestamp: 1:29 | Scene: The band play live in the restaurant as the greeter goes to get a tie and jacket for Melvin. | |
| "My Only" by Phil Roy Timestamp: 1:31 | Scene: Melvin arrives back at the restaurant with his new jacket and tie. Melvin and Carol sit down at their table. | --- |
| "Everything My Heart Desires" by Phil Roy Timestamp: 1:34 | Scene: 3rd song in the restaurant. Melvin is tasked with given Carol a compliment but first he orders the food. | |
| "(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons" by Nat 'King' Cole Timestamp: 1:49 | Scene: Melvin puts the music on in the car but Carol complains. Melvin turns it off. | |
| "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life" by Art Garfunkel Timestamp: 2:09 | Scene: End credits. | |
What’s the movie about?
A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is attacked during a robbery.