A collection of heartwarming, feel-good songs that will make you smile! What kind of songs come to mind when you think of “happy songs”? There are tunes that let you quietly savor happiness, and songs with such a positive vibe that just listening makes you smile—everyone has melodies that resonate with their heart.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs that let you feel happiness in love and in life, as well as fun, uplifting tracks that will make you smile without even realizing it.
Every song is recommended—let the music make you happy!
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Songs that make you feel happy. Smile songs that bring a grin (1–10)
rainbow-coloredayaka
Everyone has someone special—be it a partner, a friend, or a child.
Nijiiro is a song that expresses gratitude for being able to spend time with those precious people.
Ayaka wrote it specifically as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hanako to Anne.
Many listeners are likely reminded of the drama’s story, overflowing with a sense of happiness, when they hear it.
Incidentally, the song is also known for Ayaka’s many rearranged versions performed in various settings.
Be sure to look for the version you like best.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessArai Yumi
There are many songs about happiness, but one of the most famous is “Yasashisa ni Tsutsumaretanara.” It’s one of Yumi Matsutoya’s signature songs and is also familiar as the ending theme of the film Kiki’s Delivery Service.
The lyrics sing about the happiness that colors our everyday lives.
Listening to it, combined with her gentle voice, is truly relaxing.
By the way, many artists, including Ayaka, have covered this song, so it’s fun to compare different versions.
A bouquet of happinessMarushii
Marcy is a rock band from Fukuoka.
Their song “Shiawase no Hanataba wo” (“A Bouquet of Happiness”) portrays the everyday life of a happy couple.
The lyrics look back on various episodes—how they met, their arguments, and more—and weave them into a narrative where everything feels like happiness.
Each of these episodes can be seen as a flower, and together they form the “bouquet of happiness” in the title.
Also pay attention to vocalist Ukyo Yoshida’s high-tone voice; his emotionally charged singing in the chorus, in particular, is sure to resonate with you.
Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Takahashi Yuu
From the title alone, this song overflows with happiness and lifts your spirits.
When Yu Takahashi’s gentle yet powerful voice tells you “Tomorrow will surely be a good day,” you can’t help but feel it really will be! You’ve probably heard this kind, energizing number in commercials, or in Rihwa’s cover version—it pops up often.
It’s a song I’d love for anyone working hard every day to hear, one that feels like it brings you good fortune.
It reminds you that, depending on how you look at things, anything can feel happy—and it makes you want to see things in a positive light.
HappinessAI
AI, known for her powerful vocals and lyrics that hit you right in the heart, is popular across a wide audience.
Her song “Happiness” is well-known for having been Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign song for five years starting in 2011, making it a familiar tune to many.
Just like the title suggests, “Happiness” is a number packed full of joy—listening to it makes anyone feel happy.
It’s a song brimming with happiness that you’ll want to dedicate to a loved one, whether it’s a romantic partner, family, or someone special, and it’s perfect for everyone to spend time together with smiles.
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
The B-side track to DREAMS COME TRUE’s third single, “Ureshi Hazukashi Asagaeri,” released on September 1, 1989.
It was used in a Glico Pocky commercial.
The song expresses the joy of a woman who has met her destined partner, and its lyrics are relatable not only to romance but also to the feeling you get when you discover something you love—whether it’s a hobby or a job.
It’s a guaranteed pick-me-up: enjoy this happy song that’s sure to brighten your mood.
HappinessOnda Masanori
Masanori Onda is a new-generation artist who debuted in high school.
He’s also known for the way every song he releases goes viral on TikTok.
Speaking of songs where he sings about happiness, there’s “Shiawase” (“Happiness”).
It portrays the small, everyday joys of a couple’s life.
However, if you listen closely to the lyrics, you’ll notice that this happiness isn’t in the present.
In other words, the song looks back nostalgically on happy days that have been lost.
The lyrics invite you to imagine and interpret, so take your time listening and develop your own reading of it.