Songs that help you work hard. Cheer songs for working people.
Commuting on a packed train, tackling an endless pile of work, diving into bed the moment you get home, and before you know it—it’s morning again…
In this article, we’re introducing cheer-up songs to fuel the spirits of all you hard-working folks!
We’ve gathered tracks that will powerfully—and sometimes gently—support you in all kinds of moments: when work isn’t going well, when you need healing, or when you want a little push.
When you’re tired, try listening to your favorite songs.
We’re cheering for you, who work so hard!
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Songs that help you work hard: Cheer songs for working people (21–30)
Keep smilingBEGIN with Ahonasutāzu
BEGIN is a three-member acoustic band from Okinawa known for many songs that feel cleansing to the soul.
Their song “Egao no Manma” (“Keep Smiling”) was reportedly created on the fly during the TV program FNS 27-Hour Television, which was hosted by Sanma Akashiya.
The lyrics were written by Sanma Akashiya himself.
It’s a heartwarming number that soothes tired hearts, and many people have surely been encouraged by this song in the past.
If you’re worn out from work, it will surely lift your spirits.
It’s an uplifting anthem that fills the heart, regardless of gender or age.
You can do it!Nakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima has a one-of-a-kind worldview—and once you get into it, it’s addictive.
Her song “Fight!” is very famous as a motivational anthem and is also a favorite among many fans.
It’s also well known for having been covered by numerous artists.
We’ve all had moments when we weren’t satisfied with our own actions, or later remembered something and regretted it—like stinging words someone said to us.
This is a song that seems to cleanse those swirling feelings and stands by people who are doing their best.
Songs that help you work hard: Cheer-up songs for working people (31–40)
I’ll walk home.Saitō Kazuyoshi
There are surely many people who, on their way home from work, feel completely worn out and gloomy.
For times like that, I highly recommend Kazuyoshi Saito’s song “Aruite Kaerou” (Let’s Walk Home).
Released in 1994, it became the theme song for the children’s TV program Ponkikkies and won popularity with both kids and adults.
Doesn’t the guitar intro already lift your spirits a bit? Just like the title “Let’s Walk Home” suggests, it’s a feel-good track that will make you want to walk home and give you a boost of energy.
Happinessarashi
Arashi, the nationally beloved idol group that has been on hiatus since the end of 2020.
One of their signature songs is “Happiness,” a single released in 2007 that also served as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” starring members Sho Sakurai and Kazunari Ninomiya.
It’s the kind of song that makes you hum along without thinking, and it lifts your spirits with its bright, positive vibe.
Even if you’re exhausted from work and feel like you can’t keep going tomorrow, this song will surely give you a boost!
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
GReeeeN is a four-member vocal group with hit tunes like Aiuta and Kiseki that have achieved millions of downloads.
Their major debut single, Michi, was used as the opening theme for the music program CDTV and is also known for multiple tie-ins.
Life isn’t all fun, but the message of enjoying it while striving toward important goals feels empowering, especially for those feeling down at work.
With its brisk beat that lightens the heart, this pop tune gives you the energy to push just a little further.
Soldier, run.B’z
B’z is hugely popular across generations and ages, and many fans span two generations within the same family.
The song “Tsuwamono, Hashiru” is included on their 2019 album NEW LOVE.
It was used as an official support song for Japan’s national rugby team in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Lipovitan D campaign, so you may have heard it in commercials.
While it’s perfect for cheering on rugby, it’s also a number I especially want office workers fighting through each day to hear—an uplifting anthem that gives you the strength to persevere without giving up.
Full-Power BoySukima Suichi
This is the fifth single by the music duo Sukima Switch, whose songs have been featured as theme tracks in numerous commercials, films, and anime.
Originally written as a message to themselves, the song carries the idea of returning to a time when they put their all into everything.
When you want to reset the limits and resignation that have crept in with experience at work, and make a fresh start with a renewed mindset, listening to this track will undoubtedly give you a powerful push forward.