Gratitude Song Rankings [2026]
Here is the ranking of “songs of gratitude” that trended this year.
We’re introducing the most-listened-to tracks of the year in ranking order!
There are many moments in daily life when we feel grateful to someone.
If it’s hard to put your gratitude into words face-to-face, why not find a favorite from this ranking and send it to someone?
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Thank-You Song Rankings [2026] (41–50)
Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK43rank/position
With its beautiful vocals and calm, soothing accompaniment, this song is one of MONKEY MAJIK’s signature tracks! Its warm tone is perfect for moments when you want to express gratitude and is recommended for creating a moving atmosphere.
As you read the lyrics, you’ll find words of thanks to someone special, making it a song that fits a wide range of situations.
It’s especially popular at weddings—used by the groom for the bride, the bride for the groom, or by the couple to thank their friends and family—whenever heartfelt appreciation needs to be conveyed.
You.haji→44rank/position
It’s a song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents—so straightforward you could even call it downright direct.
It’s a track by Haj→, a singer-songwriter from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
It was released as a digital single in 2012.
Chosen as the 2012 Me-Tele High School Baseball theme song, among other uses, it drew a lot of attention.
The gentle, warm vocals are truly soothing.
Watching the music video can bring you to tears.
If you laugh at the skywacci45rank/position
A cheer song filled with friendship and gratitude.
Released by wacci as a digital-only single in November 2018, the track gained attention mainly on social media and resonated especially with junior and senior high school students.
While portraying twilight scenes and memories of youth, it gives you the courage to look ahead with lines like “Don’t cry, hold your head high, lift your face and smile.” The lyrics, which sing about the importance of the journey of effort and the bonds with friends, will surely stay close to the listener’s heart and give them a push forward.
Why not listen to it when you want to express thanks or encouragement to a friend, or during farewells such as graduation ceremonies or weddings?
365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB4846rank/position
This song, which portrays life through the theme of paper airplanes, is unusual for AKB48 in that it features a warm, acoustic guitar-centered sound.
The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of the journey, give listeners the courage to move toward their goals.
Released in December 2015, it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Asa ga Kita” and was loved by people across generations.
As a song that accompanies life’s milestones—such as graduation and weddings—it will continue to resonate in many hearts.
To MomAI47rank/position
AI-san’s “To Mom” is a song that lets a daughter convey her feelings of “thank you” and “I love you” to her mother.
Released digitally in 2013, it was written for a commercial by Lotte’s Ghana Chocolate for Mother’s Day.
Be sure to check out the music video, which features heartwarming scenes of a mother and daughter.
Though she caused her mom a lot of worry and trouble, she feels deeply grateful for being born, for everything her mother taught her, and for all the worlds she was shown.
It’s a song overflowing with gratitude and love for Mom.
How about giving it as a gift for Mother’s Day, your mother’s birthday, or at a wedding?
HOMEShimizu Shota48rank/position
This is Shota Shimizu’s debut single “HOME,” released in 2008.
With a title that evokes the presence of a warm family, the song also serves as a message of support for people who are remembering such warmth—looking back on the past while doing their best in the present.
When times get tough, it’s our family and the people who have supported us that we think of, after all.
It’s a song that fills you with warmth when you listen to it.
CHARMWANIMA49rank/position
A three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, WANIMA’s song.
It’s a number that, with a driving tempo and powerful choral work, sings about a youth spent together at full throttle despite anxieties and worries.
The track conveys a refreshing sense of friendship, encouraging each other to do our best as we take a brand-new first step forward.
