All song locations in Zelda Ocarina of Time are listed.

There are 13 songs in total in Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and each one changes what Link can do. Some change time, some teleport Link, and some unlock activities that stay unavailable until the right song is learned. The guide lists controls for Switch 2, 3DS, and N64 / GameCube. The original guide also opens with the callout "Hey! Look! Listen!" and points to a broader Ocarina of Time walkthrough, while song images are credited to Eurogamer/Nintendo.

First songs learned after meeting Princess Zelda

Zelda's Lullaby

Zelda's Lullaby is likely the first ocarina song learned because it is obtained by talking to Impa after meeting Princess Zelda for the first time. Link uses it across the journey, including to open Zora Domain and summon a Great Fairy to change the water level in the Water Temple. If Link sees a Triforce symbol, playing this song is worth trying.

Controls:

• Switch 2: Y, X, A, Y, X, A
• 3DS: X, A, Y, X, A, Y
• N64 / GameCube: Left, Up, Right, Left, Up, Right

Epona's Song

To learn Epona's Song, visit Lon Lon Ranch after meeting Princess Zelda for the first time. Once there, take out the Ocarina in front of Marlon. The song is important for getting Epona, and later it summons Epona to Link's location if she can get there.

Controls:

• Switch 2: X, Y, A, X, Y, A
• 3DS: A, X, Y, A, X, Y
• N64 / GameCube: Up, Left, Right, Up, Left, Right

Saria's Song

Saria's Song is learned by finding Saria in the Lost Woods after meeting Princess Zelda for the first time. Playing it lets Link talk to Saria, who may give a useful hint, and it helps persuade Darunia to grant access to Dodongo Cavern.

Controls:

• Switch 2: R, A, Y, R, A, Y
• 3DS: R, Y, X, R, Y, X
• N64 / GameCube: Down, Right, Left, Down, Right, Left

Sun's Song

The Sun's Song is hidden in Kakariko Graveyard. Playing it changes the time to either day or night. The time shifts to whichever is closest, even if the sun is rising or setting.

Controls:

• Switch 2: A, R, X, A, R, X
• 3DS: Y, R, A, Y, R, A
• N64 / GameCube: Right, Up, Down, Right, Up, Down

Songs tied to early dungeon and village progress

Song of Time

The Song of Time is learned after completing Lord Jabu-Jabu's Belly. Return to Hyrule Castle Town and Link is pulled into a cutscene. After it ends, dive into the Castle Town moat to find the Ocarina of Time, and the song is learned automatically. It is needed to go further into the Temple of Time and to solve puzzles in specific dungeons.

Controls:

• Switch 2: A, L, R, A, L, R
• 3DS: Y, L, R, Y, L, R
• N64 / GameCube: Right, A, Down, Right, A, Down

Song of Storms

The Song of Storms is learned in the windmill in Kakariko Village. Playing it inside the windmill drains the well in Kakariko Village and opens the Bottom of the Well minidungeon. It can also heal Link at Gossip Stones, open certain Secret Grottos, and make it rain.

Controls:

• Switch 2: L, R, X, L, R, X
• 3DS: L, R, A, L, R, A
• N64 / GameCube: A, Down, Up, A, Down, Up

Scarecrow's Song

The Scarecrow's Song is unique because Link creates it. To make it, visit the scarecrows in Lake Hylia as Child Link. Playing the song in the right location causes a scarecrow to appear, which can be used as a Hookshot / Longshot shortcut.

Controls:

• No fixed control list is provided because the song is created by the player.

Adult Link warp songs from regions and temples

Minuet of the Forest

The Minuet of the Forest is learned upon reaching the Sacred Grove as Adult Link for the first time. It warps Link to the Sacred Grove near the Forest Temple.

Controls:

• Switch 2: L, X, Y, A, Y, A
• 3DS: L, A, X, Y, X, Y
• N64 / GameCube: A, Up, Left, Right, Left, Right

Bolero of Fire

Sheik appears to teach the Bolero of Fire when Link visits the lower level of Death Mountain Crater as Adult Link. Playing the song sends Link to the warp pad in the crater, with the Fire Temple nearby.

Controls:

• Switch 2: R, L, R, L, A, R, A, R
• 3DS: R, L, R, L, Y, R, Y, R
• N64 / GameCube: Down, A, Down, A, Right, Down, Right, Down

Serenade of Water

The Serenade of Water is learned by reaching the end of the Ice Cavern. It warps Link to Lake Hylia, placing him directly above the Water Temple.

Controls:

• Switch 2: L, R, A, A, Y
• 3DS: R, L, Y, Y, X
• N64 / GameCube: A, Down, Right, Right, Left

Later songs gated by temple completion

Nocturne of Shadow

To have Sheik teach the Nocturne of Shadow, Link first needs to complete the Forest, Fire and Water Temple. After that, return to Kakariko Village and learn the song during the cutscene that follows. It warps Link to Kakariko Village and is the only way to reach the Shadow Temple.

Controls:

• Switch 2: Y, A, A, L, Y, A, R
• 3DS: X, Y, Y, L, X, Y, R
• N64 / GameCube: Left, Right, Right, A, Left, Right, Down

Requiem of Spirit

Sheik teaches the Requiem of Spirit when Link reaches the Evil Desert Colossus for the first time. The song warps Link to the Evil Desert Colossus near the Spirit Temple.

Controls:

• Switch 2: L, R, L, A, R, L
• 3DS: L, R, L, Y, R, L
• N64 / GameCube: A, Down, A, Right, Down, A

Prelude of Light

The Prelude of Light is learned when Link returns to the Temple of Time after completing the Forest Temple. It warps Link to the Temple of Time.

Controls:

• Switch 2: X, A, X, A, Y, X
• 3DS: A, Y, A, Y, X, A
• N64 / GameCube: Up, Right, Up, Right, Left, Up

End of the song timeline

The 13 songs form a progression map from the first meeting with Princess Zelda to late-game warps toward major temples. Knowing the Heart Piece locations, Gold Skulltula locations and Great Fairy locations also helps in the fight against Ganondorf.