100 Best Thank You Songs
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Express your gratitude with these songs about being thankful.
At times, we fail to find the right words to say thank you. The gratitude we feel towards a person can be expressed in many ways. However, not everybody is able to express themselves clearly. A surefire way to say thank you is by dedicating a song to show your appreciation.
There isn't just one way to say thanks. You can express different emotions through the thank you songs you choose. An act of kindness deserves a thank you from the heart. Making a playlist of thoughtful songs can convey how grateful you are for what a person has done for you.
Top 10 Best Thank You Songs
- “Thankful”—Kelly Clarkson
- “Thank You For Loving Me”—Bon Jovi
- “Kind & Generous”—Natalie Merchant
- “Thank You”—Dido
- “Thank You”—Keith Urban
- “A Thank You In Fives”—Dylan Ryche
- “Thank God For You”—Sawyer Brown
- “Grateful”—Rita Ora
- “Thank You”—Alanis Morissette
- “Thank You”—Meghan Trainor and R.City
What Message Should Songs About Gratitude Convey?
While a thank you song can convey a range of emotions, it’s best to pick songs that clearly say what you want to express. Ideally, a thoughtful song should tell the listener how grateful you are to have them in your life. However, you may choose to express mixed sentiments. The type of relationship you have with an individual dictates the type of songs you may want to dedicate or compile. When you say it all through song lyrics, your thank you becomes even more meaningful.
#11–20
11. “Thankful”—Shawna Edwards
12. “Thank You For Christmas”—Bee Gees
13. “A Song For Mama”—Boyz 2 Men
14. “Thankful For”—Adam Sanders
15. “Thnks Fr th Mmrs”—Fall Out Boy
16. “Thank You”—Celine Dion
17. “Kehlani”—Thank You
18. “Blessings”—Big Sean
19. “Thank You”—The Calling
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20. “Thankful”—Josh Groban
Songs to Say Thanks to Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
If you want to say thank you to your boyfriend or girlfriend for being in your life, pick songs that have undertones of love, along with a clear message of how privileged you feel to have him or her in your life.
Songs to Show Appreciation for Your Parents
When you want to say thank you to your parents, think of all the times you have had with each other since childhood. Songs become meaningful when they are associated with memories. It is wise to take the sentimental road when you pick songs for your parents.
Thoughtful songs that bring to life characteristics of your mom and dad through an emotional outlook are perfect. Songs about gratitude have lyrics that weave a picture of sacrifice and commitment of your parents during your growing years evoke special feelings that find beautiful memories through an emotional moment.
#21–40
21. “Thank You For The Music”—ABBA
22. “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”—Sly & The Family Stone
23. “Gratitude”—Earth, Wind & Fire
24. “Nothing Without You”—The Weekend
25. “Thankful”—Celine Dion
26. “Thank You Friends”—Big Star
27. “Thank You”—Keyshia Cole featuring Dr. Yvonne Cole
28. “Thank You Lord (Interlude)”—Mary J. Blige
29. “Give Thanks and Praises”—Bob Marley
30. “Thank You For Sending Me an Angel”—Talking Heads
31. “Never Forget”—Judas Priest
32. “I Want To Thank You”—Alicia Myers
33. “I Wanna Thank You”—Mavin Staples
34. “Thank You For Being You”—The Pastels
35. “You Raise Me Up”—Josh Groban
36. “I Have You To Thank”—Gavin DeGraw
37. “A Moment Like This”—Kelly Clarkson
38. “Thank God and Greyhound You’re Gone”—Roy Clark
39. “Be Thankful”—Natalie Cole
40. “Thank You Love”—Stevie Wonder
Songs About Being Thankful for Your Friends
Friends make life meaningful. Saying thank you by dedicating a song or playlist to your friend will only enrich the friendship. When you have a true friend in your life, it is important to tell them how much they mean to you. When you compile thank you songs for friends, you should select songs that explore different aspects of the friendship. Songs that have a message of appreciation bring about a positive vibe that further strengthens your bond.
#41–60
41. “A Token of Gratitude”—The Radio Dept
42. “Thank God I’ve Got You”—The Statler Brothers
43. “I Thank You”—Sam & Dave
44. “Thank You Boys”—Jane’s Addiction
45. “Thank You”—Boyz 2 Men
46. “Dear Mama”—2Pac
47. “Thank God For The Radio”—The Kendalls
48. “Thank God For Sinners”—Ty Segall
49. “Thank You”—Ashanti
50. “You to Thank”—Ben Folds
51. “Thanks from A Friend”—Paul McCartney
52. “Thanking The Good Lord”—Merle Haggard
53. “Thank You”—The Descendents
54. “Thanks a Lot”—Third Eye Blind
55. “Thanks That Was Fun”—Barenaked Ladies
56. “Thank God For Hometowns”—Carrie Underwood
57. “Thank You Baby (For Makin’ Somebody Come So Soon)”—Shania Twain
58. “Thankful N’ Thoughtful”—Sly & The Family Stone
59. “Thank You in Advance”—Boyz 2 Men
60 “Thanks for the Memory”—Rod Stewart
Songs to Express Appreciation for Teachers
Every student has a teacher or a mentor to thank, but they may not be able to find the right words to express their gratitude. In such times, it’s best to dedicate a thank you song to your teacher. Select songs that paint a picture that clearly expresses your gratitude for what your teacher has taught you. The hard work that teachers put in for their students is truly deserving of thanks.
Gratitude Songs for a Colleague at Work
You may want to thank your colleague at work for something they have done for you. A cute way to say thank you is by sending a song along with an appreciation message. At work you can send your colleague an email containing your appreciation message with a song attached. Make sure you select a song that is appropriate and meaningful.
#61–80
61. “Thank You”—James Vincent McMorrow
62. “Thanks A Lot”—Martina McBride
63. “Thank You For Sending Me an Angel”—Talking Heads
64. “Thank God I Found You”—Mariah Carey, Joe and 98 Degrees
65. “I Want To Thank You”—Otis Redding
66. “Gratitude”—Ani DiFranco
67. “Thank Your Lucky Stars”—311
68. “Thank You”—Led Zeppelin
69. “Thank You”—MKTO
70. “Thank You For A Life”—Kris Kristofferson
71. “Thank You”—Lil Bow Wow
72. “Thanks For Bringing Love Around Again”—Ray Charles
73. “Thanks for The Memory”—Ella Fitzgerald
74. “Thank Me Someday”—Buddy Guy
75. “I Thank You”—ZZ Top
76. “Thank You”—Jay Z
77. “Thank You”—Simple Plan
78. “Thank You”—Sly & The Family Stone
79. “Thanks To You”—Nat King Cole
80. “Thank You Mom”—Good Charlotte
Songs About Being Grateful for a Generous Person
When someone goes out of their way and does you a big favor, that person deserves a thank you. If you want to dedicate a song to a person who has done you a favor, make sure you pick songs with lyrics that convey how appreciative and thankful you are. A collection of songs with lyrics that relate to admiration, regard, recognition, and acknowledgement say it loud and clear.
#81–100
81. “Thank You”—DMX
82. “Thank You” (Dedication to Fans…)—Christina Aguilera
83. “Thank You”—Nujabes featuring Apani B
84. “Thank You For…”—Hall & Oates
85. “Thanks a Lot”—Johnny Cash
86. “Thank You Love”—The Doobie Brothers
87. “Thank You”—Chris Brown
88. “Thank You”—India.Arie
89. “Thanks To You”—The Flaming Lips
90. “Thank You For Christmas”—Bee Gees
91. “Thank God For Kids”—Oak Ridge Boys
92. “I Constantly Thank God For Esteban”—Panic! At The Disco
93. “Thank You”—J. Holiday
94. “Thank You”—Bonnie Raitt
95. “Thank God I’m A Country Boy”—John Denver
96. “Thank You”—Commodores
97. “Thank You For Loving Me”—Sweet
98. “Thank God For Believers”—Mark Chestnutt
99. “Thank You For Being a Friend”—Andrew Gold
100. “Thank You For the Promises”—Gordon Lightfoot
Other Notable Thank You Songs
- “Thank You”—MercyMe
- “Thank You”—Tesla
- “Thanks for the Time”—Gotye
- “I Wanna Thank Ya”—Angie Stone featuring Snoop Dogg
- “Thank You Baby”—The Moody Blues
- “Sincerely Yours, The D.A.C.”—Dirty Art Club
- “Thank Heavens For Date Evans”—Dixie Chicks
- “Thank Him For Today”—The Supremes
- “Thanks For The Ride”—Sarah Vaughn
- “Thank Me Now”—Drake
- “Thank You, Pretty Baby”—Nat King Cole
- “All I Can Do (Thank You)”—Mikeschair
- “Appreciation Day”—Lloyd featuring Khujo Goodie
- “Thank You”—Busta Rhymes
- “Thank You”—New Edition
- “Thank You Lord (Interlude)”—Faith Evans
- “Thank God”—Hank Williams
- “Thank Jah”—Bad Brains
- “Thankful”—Feki
- “Thank You For The Venom”—My Chemical Romance
- “Thank You For Nothing”—Sum 41
- “Thank You Mr. Churchill”—Peter Frampton
- “Thank God It’s Monday”—NOFX
- “Thanks Anyway”—Jerry Cantrell
- “Oh, Thank You Great Spirit”—Chicago
- “Thanks Again”—Ricky Skaggs
- “I Thank You”—Bonnie Raitt
- “Thank You Child”—Zakk Wylde
- “You’ll Thank Me In The End”—Todd Rundgren
- “Encore”—Jay Z
- “Thank You Love”—Isaac Hayes
- “Thanks for the Misery”—Monica
- “Thank You Master (For My Soul)”—Donny Hathaway
- “Hey Mama”—Kanye West
- “Thank You”—Duran Duran
- “Thank You #19”—Huey Lewis & The News
- “Thank You Too”—My Morning Jacket
- “Thankful For You”—TobyMac
- “I Thank God”—Sam & Cooke
- “Mama”—Spice Girls
- “Thank You”—Estelle
- “I Thank You”—Tom Jones
- “Thanks To Uncle John”—Merle Haggard
- “Thank The Lord for the Nighttime”—Neil Diamond
- “Thank Youse”—Del The Funky Homosapien
- “Thank You For The Broken Heart”—J Rice
- “Wam Bam Thank You Ma’am”—Steve Marriot
- “Thanks For The Information”—Van Morrison
- “Thank You May I Have Another”—Avenue Blue featuring Jeff Golub
- “Thank You”—Xzibit
- “Thank You For This”—Mastodon
- “Thanks A Lot”—Hank Williams Jr.
- “Thank God For Kids”—Kenny Chesney
- “Thank You”—Solomon Burke
- “Thank You For Hearing Me”—Sinead O’ Connor
- “Thank You Pain”—Against
- “Thanks To You”—Emmylou Harris
- “Thank God For Love”—Isaac Hayes
- “Thanks To You”—John Denver
- “Thank God For The Suffering”—Cradle of Filth
- “Thank You”—McMaster and James
- “God Thank You Woman”—Culture Club
- “Thank You Lord”—Bob Marley
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