"Makin' Memories" is a song originally written by the Sherman Brothers for the pre-show for the Kodak-sponsored attraction Magic Journeys. As the title suggests, it is about preserving memories through taking photographs.
The song is notably featured on the Disney Sing Along Songs video, Disneyland Fun.
Lyrics (Disney's Sing-Along Songs version)[]
Now we shoot whatever we see
Night or day in color photography
Candid shots are barrels of fun
Taking pictures by the light of the sun
Smile, hon, look at the camera
Hold your breath and say cheese
And with every single shot we take
We are making memories
Making memories, making memories
Taking pictures is making memories
Catching little pieces of time
Making them yours, making them mine
Great vacations and celebrations
Can fade away in a year
But when we're making memories
Happy days are always here
All around us
Everywhere we look
Every moment that we live
Can fill a picture book
Light and shadows
Smiles and sentimental tears
They're a precious treasure
We can cherish through the years
Making memories, making memories
Taking pictures is making memories
Catching little pieces of time
Making them yours, making them mine
Great vacations and celebrations
Can fade away in a year
'Cause when we're making memories
Happy days are always here
Happy days are always here!
Look at the birdie!