50 Best Songs About Thankfulness
Songs That Capture the Feeling of Gratitude
There’s something strange about feeling thankful. It sneaks in between long days and small wins, in the silence after chaos. It’s not always soft or sentimental either. Sometimes it’s messy, loud, or hits in the middle of a late drive when a lyric suddenly makes sense. These tracks sit in that space. They hum with relief, with tiny reminders that things could’ve gone worse. Some tracks spell it out, others hide it under synth lines or half-smiled verses, but they circle the same pulse—a flicker of appreciation that never lands too neatly.
Gratitude can sound like church choirs or quiet guitars, but it can also sound like pop, rock, country, and R&B songs that stumble their way toward light without pretending it’s easy. A lot of these aren’t literal anthems of thanks, but they fit the mood when the weight lifts for a second and you actually notice it. There’s comfort in that in-between, the kind of moment where you’re not grinning at the sky but you’re breathing a little easier. These songs lean into that feeling without needing to make a speech about it.
So here’s a mix that doesn’t chase perfection or wrap things in a bow. These are tracks that echo the weird, uneven rhythm of being grateful in real life—messy, sudden, half-hearted sometimes, but real all the same. Here are the best songs on thankfulness to play when you want the vibe to match what words can’t quite say.
Top 10 Gratitude Songs
1. 'Thank You' by Led Zeppelin
2. 'Kind & Generous' by Natalie Merchant
3. 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong
4. 'Thank U' by Alanis Morissette
5. 'It's a Great Day to Be Alive' by Travis Tritt
6. 'Gratitude' by Earth, Wind & Fire
7. 'Thank You for Loving Me' by Bon Jovi
8. 'Because You Loved Me' by Celine Dion
9. 'Thank You' by Dido
10. 'Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)' by Sly & The Family Stone
Inspirational Songs Focused on Thankfulness #11 to 20
11. 'Thankful' by Josh Groban
12. 'Thank You for Being a Friend' by Andrew Gold
13. 'Blessed' by Martina McBride
14. 'In My Life' by The Beatles
15. 'Good Job' by Alicia Keys
16. 'The Heart of Life' by John Mayer
17. 'Thank God I'm a Country Boy' by John Denver
18. 'A Moment Like This' by Kelly Clarkson
19. 'Days' by The Kinks
20. 'I Thank You' by Sam & Dave
Appreciation Songs for Life and Love #21 to 30
21. 'You're My Best Friend' by Queen
22. 'Grateful' by Rita Ora
23. 'With a Little Help from My Friends' by Joe Cocker
24. 'God Gave Me You' by Blake Shelton
25. 'Thank You for the Music' by ABBA
26. 'I'm Alive' by Willie Nelson
27. 'Thank You Girl' by The Beatles
28. 'Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler
29. 'Thank God I Found You' by Mariah Carey featuring Joe and 98°
30. 'This' by Darius Rucker
Songs Expressing Deep Gratitude #31 to 40
31. 'Thank You Friends' by Big Star
32. 'thank u, next' by Ariana Grande
33. 'Thank You Jesus For The Blood' by Charity Gayle
34. 'The Good Stuff' by Kenny Chesney
35. 'Thank You' by Boyz II Men
36. 'Unanswered Prayers' by Garth Brooks
37. 'Thankful n' Thoughtful' by Sly & The Family Stone
38. 'Humble and Kind' by Tim McGraw
39. 'Be Thankful for What You Got' by William DeVaughn
40. 'Thank You for a Life' by Kris Kristofferson
More Uplifting Songs About Being Thankful #41 to 50
41. 'One Love' by Bob Marley and The Wailers
42. 'Thank You' by Keith Urban
43. 'The Best Day' by Taylor Swift
44. 'Thank You' by Diana Ross
45. 'Coat of Many Colors' by Dolly Parton
46. 'Thank God for You' by Sawyer Brown
47. 'Thank You Mom' by Good Charlotte
48. 'I Hope You Dance' by Lee Ann Womack
49. 'Thankful' by Surfaces
50. 'Your Song' by Elton John
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