"Part of Your World" - Cover by Darren Criss

Cover of the original song by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman from Disney's "The Little Mermaid."
I play this a lot and people seem to enjoy it so I decided to follow the fold and put it up on youtube... sorry alan menken, I know the chords are off but I had to change it a little for the guitar

[@rosielee7296]

Omg u know its old because he says 'Myspace it'

[@watchwolvtv]

Mark my words America: This guy is going to make it big very very soon!

[@lisak8492]

You were so right

[@owenkungfoomaster]

This comment aged like fine wine

[@panda22518]

@@owenkungfoomaster it really did!!

[@Godlovesyouall12]

@@barbara9233I know! I love him

[@angelclark5156]

"I sort of...you know.." yep darren we totally understand

[@xoOJDxo1994]

he is the cutest thing on earth

[@mlreakin3130]

This is hands-down my favorite Darren: not Blaine, not Harry, not Broadway... Just Darren and Disney.

[@Polunderpunk]

This guy just won a Golden Globe. Had to revisit

[@miatyae5447]

IKR!

[@FridaGilje]

It's 2023, and I was at his concert at the London Palladium. The joy I felt when he played this same song - not much changed since he uploaded it to youtube 16 years ago!

[@aforallyyyyyyx4708]

Man. I was five in November 2007; and now I'm sad that I'm not older so I could have appreciated Criss' beautiful talent when this was first uploaded.

[@verakucerova6884]

Little did he know, that once he would be a co-writer of a Disney song. Congratulations Darren!

[@Benjithetoucan]

What song?

[@verakucerova6884]

@@Benjithetoucan Omg, sorry I didn´t notice your question for so long, but if you´re still interested check out the song Starting now by Brandy, Darren cowrote it.

[@Benjithetoucan]

@@verakucerova6884 thnx for still answering, I kinda forgot about the question but I will look it up

[@biasouto3652]

"why not re-watch this?" i ask myself i am now in tears i know now why i should re-watch this

[@athena_k]

Why not re-watch it now too?? 🥰🥰

[@ludoriboni7594]

"In the muggle world, I’m just a…I’m something called a douchebag. I play guitar when everybody just wants to hang out, and I make weird covers of Disney songs…who does that? See, muggles hate that shit. To them I’m just a douchebag. I’m like Jesse McCartney. I’m Jesse McCartney’s douche."

[@mckennamarshall7041]

Haha that's how I got to this video :)

[@mazerunnersongparadies7378]

That's exactly why I searched this, and, honestly, I am not disappointed. Don't worry, some muggles don't hate :)

[@KatGriffinTheSlytherin]

our little goober is all grown up and world famous now ^_^'

[@chansondelapluie]

One of my favourite things about Darren's music (other than the music itself, he really is brilliant) is that when he covers a song he doesn't change the gendered words. I wish more people were confident enough to do that. I've got no problem with singing the male parts of songs, they're usually more in my range anyways!

[@maddyevans7048]

DARREN CRISS YOU ABSOLUTELY PERFECT HUMAN BEING AND OMG YOUR HAIR IS SO FRICKIN CUTEEEEE

[@katie42496]

Can I just say how fucking talented he is? I'm learning his version of this song on the guitar and it's so fun, but you can only get so far by strumming along to the video. Watch his hands. He's throwing little grace notes in. He's strumming 32nd notes. He's doing little bass runs WHILE STRUMMING WITH A PICK, and not to mention the muting, and the key change and the little riff at the end... If I ever get half as good as him, I'll be completely satisfied with my life.

[@erikaortizmer1]

Agreed 💁darren is life ❤

[@BeepingSheep]

Erika Ortiz Smh, understatement!!!

[@Kinosuk3]

I'm learning it as well, I already learned his version of "I'll make a man ouf of you" and I totally agree with what you say ^^

[@vonniestewart4416]

And he never studied it!

[@yatgrave1120]

@@vonniestewart4416 really? :0

[@myviewfrommycouch2721]

I wish we could hear his voice better, the gutiar really drowns him out. But I love Darren's Disney covers!! and I secretly love how messy his room is, IDK why but I really love that its not perfect everything in its place!!

[@mikaelab6790]

Darren Criss + Disney? JUST MADE MY NIGHT :)

[@stephaniel2850]

Glad I'm not the only one who had to come back to this video just to say: and now he's a *freaking Emmy winner you guys!!!* :'''D

[@javierpopable]

Always awesome to see that people still watch these videos of him.

[@katiesimpson7982]

Why am I just now seeing this, 7 years late? Love it!

[@RejaneSantos17]

PRINCE ERIC MATERIAL, FOR REAL NOW! babe

[@callista64]

Awwwwwwww he's so smallll!!!

[@sebastianmartinez2087]

Callie DeFeo young*

[@kissmedarrencriss]

I found this cover on the fifteenth of November 2007, and back then I had no idea what kind of influence this man would have on me. I loved his voice, his hair, and just the atmosphere about him... thank you for six and a half amazing years, Darren. You'll always mean the world to me. ♡

[@athena_k]

Replying to remind you of this video six years later 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kissmedarrencriss]

@@athena_k oh my goodness! He played a single show in Sydney a couple of years ago and I was lucky enough to get to see him in person, it was the best night of my life! He still means the world to me ❤️

[@athena_k]

@@kissmedarrencriss WHATTT THAT'S AMAZING!!! I am so so sooo glad you got to have that experience!!!! Seeing you still having the same passion and love for him 13 years later is remarkable! You really made my day... I hope you are happy and doing great nowadays!!💕💕💕

[@tftrh4536]

Darren Criss is so unbelievably talented. His guitar playing is amazing and his voice is so nice. I love how instead of focusing on things like vibrato in his singing, he puts emotion and feeling into his singing. It's great that he's starting to get the recognition he deserves for his immense talent.

[@gracerogerz]

And now he's playing prince Eric

[@angelaeverhart190]

+Grace Rogers yep and im lucky to go see him :)

[@Friendlyandcute]

...... who is prince eric

[@gracerogerz]

+Friendlyandcute the prince from the little mermaid, the Disney movie this song is from

[@Friendlyandcute]

well i never remembered that he had any good songs :O

[@gracerogerz]

+Friendlyandcute in the movie Prince Eric doesn't sing this is an Ariel song. In the Broadway musical version Eric has one solo song and sings a duet with Ariel and is part of a song with Ariel Sebastian and King triton.

[@clintonbowers7589]

13 years later, it’s a beautiful, crisp spring morning and this is my jam going down the road to work. Love the “what’s a fire” part the best of this genius arrangement!

[@kissmedarrencriss]

when I first heard your voice, you were 21 years old. I was 11, and going through one of the hardest times in my life. since the 15th of November 2007 you've inspired me, been my rock through the bad times and helped me become the stronger, more confident person I am today. when I first saw this cover I had no idea the impact you'd have on my life; I look back and wonder where I'd be if I'd scrolled past this video and it makes me so grateful that I didn't because you mean the world to me. thank you for everything, you amazing man, and happy birthday ♥♥

[@aliztey7078]

The beginning ;)

[@miatyae5447]

And AVPM

[@Benji767]

@@miatyae5447 at this point little White lie is more relatable because it was shot in 2007

[@talgrace4174]

OMG I'm fucking crying! THIS is my childhood and Darren brings it back in the most amazing way! I can't.

[@kywha1e_]

I love how he takes these songs and completely turns them into something of his own. And the fact that he isn't afraid of what people think of him singing Disney songs is amazing as well

[@Lauralikesturtles123]

I love how old school his videos are

[@AuroraWhispersss]

Been a dedicated fan for 4 AMAZING years!!!! You are my idol and inspiration and to see how you have grown and achieved! ITS AMAZING! MUCH LOVE!

[@lyndseydunn5599]

I LOVE YOU HARRY FREAKIN POTTER/BLAINE/SONGWRITER/SINGER EXTRORDINAIRE/JUST THE AMAZING DARREN....you are totally awesome!

[@miatyae5447]

Yeet!

[@Benji767]

Now a emmy and golden globe winner

[@traceyratliff8049]

Man I remember watching this video about 7 years ago and falling in love with this version! I subscribed and I was an instant fan!! Then when I saw him on the second season of glee I literally screamed!!!!!! I am soooooo happy that he made it!! He deserves it!

[@danielvaleraguerra929]

After to see Glee, versace and Hollywood.. this is the best perfomance of the guy... love his Engagement...

[@zendasmith5491]

I wonder if it ever crossed his mind that one day he'd be a "part of the Hollywood Bowl world." So many blessings for this talented young man !

[@yazmac]

When I heard he was going to be Eric I was strangely happy for him xD Here's hoping Disney are watching and thinking of him for a live adaptation!

[@22PirateGirl]

His curly hair

[@ashara3259]

This is the perfect original Darren who we all fell in love with. He's still perfect even then

[@mariat.1442]

12 years later and he won a Tony award and had been nominated for a Golden Globe. He's come so far and accomplished so much and I couldn't be more more proud and happy for him.

[@l.7282]

Maria Cristina he didnt win a Tony though??? He won an Emmy and the Golden Globe award...

[@moritagomezbieber]

I would love that Glee allows Darren to do a cover of this song in the show... To show his "journey" in some way...

[@dannylopez1277]

Oohhhh. This is why people love him so much. Ok, I get it now. lol

[@princesskiki147]

I just come here to watch....and sob, because I am so proud of this man. His dreams came true, but he's still this adorkable guy who sings Disney covers. Because Disney's awesome, and so is he. Love you Darren :)

[@BreakfastKids]

been his fan since avpm ill admit i havent kept up with his hollywood career but boy am i stoked for his success!

[@zacharyerhardt]

Your version is better. It has more life to it. Please don't ever stop making music.

[@glittery_cucumber]

Now we're all like "Myspace ehehehehe!", watch what happens in 10 years. You'll end up seeing this video some day thinking "KZbin?! Retro af!"

[@nyawrong1499]

OH EM FREAKING GOD!!!!!!! I love the assassination of gianni versace!!! And ended up stumbling upon this!!! I love it!!!

[@oncerreads]

Been a fan for 3 years now. So proud of how far you have come Darren. No matter what happens I will always support you. I love you.

[@usuitakumiismylife]

can i be part of your world darren?

[@alecharrison1810]

Gosh this was 7 years ago! Talent can only get better.. If he did this now I bet it would be 3x better than this!

[@hannahvance3798]

it's been 10 years ago

[@celestialspeedlimit]

i just watched A Little Mermaid. This is an amazing cover. I LOVE DARREN!!! AND I ALSO LOVE HIS HAIR!!!!

[@actorgirlmolly]

i love this boy. he knows every single word to all the disney songs but forgets the words to the songs he writes.

[@mermaidofthebarricade2640]

Love this ❤

[@2008bruin2008]

Many have said it before, but really how can anyone be so perfect? Beautiful, so so talented, humble, funny, sexy, and super nice too. Sigh.....

[@AllyMacDonald96]

Is it even possible to watch this video and NOT fall head over heels in love with this man? I mean... That adorable little goober.

[@Katie-ik7xf]

Weird to think he was just a little older than me when he uploaded this. Wow. This isn't the first time I've seen this video, but every time I see this or any of his other covers, I fall even more in love with him. What a guy ♡

[@umartschannel]

amazing darren!!!!!

[@meganallred4126]

This straight up just made my day. You are fabulous.

[@olivecraft9324]

No, he is supermegafoxyawesomehot!!!!!

[@birdlawco]

LivvyPiggy MC Awesome AVPM reference! :D Here, have a cookie :)

[@olivecraft9324]

Ha Dinh Why thank you, I 'find' you are quite awesome also :)

[@birdlawco]

You mean awesome or TOTALLY AWESOME ;)

[@astridmtz4712]

I will never tire of listening your Disney covers. Especially this song. I love it. 💕 Someone in 2020? Ggg.

[@OurEpicLove]

Don't even know how many times I have watched this. Darren is beautiful.

[@BK-wb9oq]

This video is officially a teenager now (13 years old)

[@WaveJinx18813]

hahahah you can tell it's old because he said MySpace

[@JillEngel]

Saw him in Houston on his solo tour last night, rewatching this right now, I'm crying. Darren, baby, I'm so proud.

[@minni3723]

His adorable little way with words 😊

[@twnyc2724]

You know how some male singers will change the gender of the character in a song to match their own? I HATE it when they do that. I don't know if they aren't confident enough in their masculinity to call themselves a "girl" or if they are doing it because they can only relate to the song if it's about themselves. But I just have to say, I love that Darren Criss never changed the lyrics and sang these songs in such a unique way, presenting them with the right emotion.

[@MenkaraHenry]

Oh my god, his face looks just like Beau Bokan!

[@MelissaLovesMakeup89]

5 years later and he's still the same Disney-singing, Hanson-loving, music freak he was back then. He hasn't changed, only become a better man from his role on Glee. He's the best thing about that show and I know he's only gonna get bigger with each new role he plays or song he sings.

[@Katie-ik7xf]

Also, literally only Darren would think to add a Dadd4 chord to a song he's adapting for the guitar. Musical genius, ladies and gents. Bravo ♡

[@amber3971]

I miss the long hair

[@hannahsheldon7842]

OMG he said myspace bahahahaha

[@kelseydavies7581]

I usually avoid covers of Disney songs but this is literally the best cover of a song from my FAVORITE Disney movie!!

[@jaydentoth2246]

I have loved this for years. Darren you are an inspiration!

[@hannah-nicolewalding8864]

he’s now written a song for disney

[@CassieTheUnicorn]

I'm addicted to how good his guitar playing is. Mixes so well with his voice

[@iamasparklyunicorn]

Right when I thought he couldn't be anymore perfect... I discovered his Disney covers!!!!!!!!!!! TEAM STARKID FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!

[@GodsBlessingsForYou]

Proud of you Darren Criss, my heart is cheering for you 🤗🤗🤗👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯👍👍👍👏👏👏🙏😇🎶🎶🎶

[@emilylopez8561]

His voice is so AWESOME! Words can't describe him!

[@hsiangichang]

Happy Birthday Darren!! You've done tons of amazing things last year. And I am pretty sure you will keep the good things going this year and next year and the very next year and so on... You are perfect to us fans. Thanks for being part of our world.

[@auri5341]

I've been a fan of darren since a very potter musical in 2009... i still come back every once in a while to reminisce - please never take this channel down!

[@Xonoland]

Still amazed! Wish Darren teach me play that amazing song. Hope never get lost!

[@molly8602]

Happy birthday Darren, youve come unbelievably far since starkid and you really, truly deserve it. I can't describe how much of an inspiration you are to me and to so many other people, so thank you for being the wonderful person you are!

[@Shiverpass]

It's so amazing to find that his voice was just as beautiful five years ago as it today.

[@brookesharland]

EMMY AWARD WINNER, DARREN CRISS, EVERYBODY.

[@bonbontree33]

OH MY GOD! Just when you think Darren Criss can't get any more perfect, he defies logic and DOES! Incredible!

[@Redvines714]

Just saw him at the Fillmore in San Francisco two nights ago.. And now looking back on this makes me want to cry. He's grown up so much, and I'm so proud of him and how far he's come. So proud of you Darren, and I'm so proud to call you my hero!!!!!

[@spadada]

Such an amazing journey from this to The Little Mermaid Live at the Hollywood Bowl. You must pinch yourself every day. Well deserved!

[@moritagomezbieber]

This clearly shows how you dont need a huge studio production to do an amazing cover... Amazing

[@malfoyyoulittleshit6864]

It all started...❤️And now he's a Star⭐️If he's really like he's in interviews and everything then he deserves it the most to be famous.💖And I hope so because he's pretty cool.😅😍💕

[@NiihPrates]

he was my idol since this video. this video changed everything, my life, and my point of view of the world...and i am so proud of darren for all he's done. i've been with him though everything and i love him so much, he's everything to me

[@AbbASongs1]

This kills me each time...WHY DO I KEEP COMING BACK...it's too perfect.

[@katieo970]

Going back and watching these videos makes me remember that Darren is a human. I don't know how it's possible, but he is. I honestly believe that there isn't another human being out there that deserves fame more than he does, because he didn't become some snotty rich guy. In fact, he used fame to volunteer and to help people.He's still the same geeky guy that plays Disney covers, but that just makes him even more perfect. So Darren, give yourself a pat on the back. You succeded.

[@klaineluva6255]

so exited to see him in Toronto! Congrats Darren! Were all so proud of you!

[@solinakuhn1856]

Absolutely LOVE your version of this!!!

[@BekzdaJlette]

Found this before I ever watched Glee, before AVMP/AVPS, and loved this boy since, and he is why I watched Glee for the first time...And am now addicted!!!!! And AVMP/S...Watch it all the time

[@01jonasbrofan]

Literally my FAVORITE song ever, you. are. amazing.

[@lucymcleish4827]

I can never watch one of these videos without crying because I'm so proud. Nearly 5 years later and he's a regular on one of the most popular TV shows in the world, signed to Sony Records and is 3rd Sexiest Man Alive according to the 2011 People's Magazine. He's done all this and is still singing songs like this at his concerts, showing that he doesn't care about the fame, he'll never let it get to his head. This is why Darren is my idol.

[@KjLoVeS92]

I love him so much. I NEED A DARREN CRISS CD!!!!!!!!! I wanna listen to him sing all day.

[@germandarling123]

Whenever I'm sad, upset or feeling down I always watch a video of Darren or listen to a song of his and I'm feeling so much better afterwards.

[@1mentalmagier]

It's so great that he covered disney songs because i thought my sister and i were just the only ones that are still loving these movies and songs. And it's so wonderful that one of my idols is liking these songs too. Darren great job!!!

[@ms_nat_golden472]

I don't know how, but I'm crying. Darren is so cute guy. He was and he is!