Songs to give to friends who like Western music. World-famous and popular songs.

When you want to convey feelings to a friend that you don’t usually say directly, how do you get them across?

Putting those feelings into music and sending it—especially when it’s embarrassing or feels too late to say because you’re so close—might be one way to express yourself.

This time, we’ve put together a special feature on Western songs to give to friends!

Playlist

Songs to give to friends who like Western music. World-famous and popular songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth’s classic filled with empathy
2	FriendsMeghan Trainor		Treasure friendship, the joy of singing with companions
3	Song for a FriendJason Mraz		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for friendship
4	Back HomeAndy Grammer		An inspiring folk-style single
5	22Taylor Swift		A song for my best friend about the struggles of being 22
6	Me & My GirlsFifth Harmony		A song by a five-member group singing about friendship
7	I’ve Got A FriendMaggie Rogers		A heartwarming song that expresses deep gratitude for friendship
8	UmbrellaRihanna ft Jay Z		Beyoncé’s hit song is wildly popular around the world.
9	An deiner Seite (ich bin da)Tokio Hotel		A German rock band that sings love songs
10	My FriendsGroove Armada		The power of music that walks together with friends
11	Blue and YellowThe Used		The Used’s debut song that depicts friendship
12	Bobby JeanBruce Springsteen		A Farewell and Friendship Song for Steven
13	I’ll be there for youThe Rembrandts		The Friends theme song “I’ll Be There.”
14	I’ll Stand By YouThe Pretenders		A classic that was covered into a hit song
15	My FriendGroove Armada		Groove Armada is niche and too...
16	My FriendsStereophonics		This is the friendship-driven rock so many people have been waiting for...
17	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		A friendship song composed by Carole King
18	BFFFBowling For Soup		A youthful pop song that sings about feelings for friends
19	Thank God I DoLauren Daigle		Lauren Daigle’s song of gratitude for friendship
20	This One’s For The GirlsMartina McBride		A moving country song that celebrates women's struggles
21	Just FriendsThe Kinks		A heart-touching masterpiece that portrays the purity of friendship
22	FriendsThe Police		Expressing the meaning of friendship through food
23	Lean On MeBill Withers		A song of friendship, a gentle message that opens the heart
24	Count On MeBruno Mars		A Hawaiian-style friendship song by Bruno Mars
25	Two of a KindCast		A heartwarming song that celebrates friendship, a classic by CAST
26	Friend hospitalNada Surf		It’s got that indie guitar rock vibe—kind of moving...
27	My Friends Over YouNew Found Glory		I got my heart broken right before Golden Week…
28	LandslideOh Wonder		Perfect for listening to in the warm May weather…
29	All My FriendsOwl City		A song that goes, “No one can tear our friendship apart!”
30	These DaysTake That		A male pop group emblematic of the 1990s. Me…
31	No New Friends (Official Video) ft. Labrinth, Sia, DiploLSD		Music that cherishes the bonds with friends
32	Don’t Forget MeMaggie Rogers		A gem of a song that pours feelings for a friend into its melody
33	Graduation (Friends Forever)Vitamin C		A classic song that sings of graduation memories and friendship
34	He Was a Friend of MineBob Dylan		A poignant masterpiece that sings of the loss of friendship and sorrow.
35	Born This WayLady Gaga		A powerful anthem of friendship that lifts people up
36	Gonna See My FriendPearl Jam		A rock number of friendship and overcoming, resonating in the heart
37	Happy TogetherThe Turtles		A classic hit by the Turtles, a song of friendship and love
38	Gift of a FriendDemi Lovato		A song that resonates in the heart, where the support of companions is important
39	Long LiveTaylor Swift		A classic friendship song filled with gratitude
40	American DreamMKTO		MKTO’s music videos are always about the two of them’s friendship…
41	I’ll Be ThereMariah Carey		Mariah Carey's classic ballad
42	Best of FriendsPalma Violets		Rock of Palma Violets
43	At The End of August36 Crazyfists		Heavy metal from Alaska, a song of friendship
44	Thank You For Being A FriendAndrew Gold		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude for friendship
45	ArmyEllie Goulding		A heartfelt song by Ellie, celebrating friendship
46	Anne’s SongFaith No More		A song about love for Chuck’s friend
47	Kind and GenerousNatalie Merchant		Natalie’s hit song that sings of emotions
48	Friend for lifeRod Stewart		Cover song of Steve Harley’s classic
49	Best FriendThe Drums		An early classic in a surf-rock style
50	All About Ust.A.T.u.		A song about female friendship; a track by t.A.T.u.
51	Thank You for Being a FriendAndrew Gold		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude for friendship
52	Temptation Greets You Like Your Naughty FriendArctic Monkeys		A moving song that expresses the depth of friendship
53	Love rides on wingsBette Midler		An inspiring, iconic song by Midler that celebrates friendship
54	Your friendCarole King		A classic anthem of friendship, a masterpiece by Carole King.
55	Friend of MineClarence Clemons & Jackson Browne		Refreshing music with an impressive saxophone
56	Harmony of LoveDionne & Friends		Heartwarming masterpieces by superstars
57	That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne Warwick		Hymn to Friendship! Bacharach’s timeless classic echoes in the heart
58	FriendsElton John		Elton John’s masterpieces and their flowing tones
59	Best FriendJason Mraz		A heartwarming song that expresses gratitude and feelings for friendship
60	Real FriendsKanye West		A masterpiece whose ode to friendship by Kanye resonates with the heart
61	Goodbye, my friendKarla Bonoff		A heartfelt song that sings of parting from a friend of many years.
62	AcquiesceOasis		A classic song celebrating friendship, with a universal appeal that resonates in the heart
63	My Friend Will Be Meof Montreal		Singing about friendship with psychedelic tones
64	My FriendsRed Hot Chili Peppers		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude
65	FriendsThe Beach Boys		A famous waltz-style melody, now highly regarded
66	i’ll be your friendBright Eyes		A heartfelt song that sings of the complexities of friendship
67	Hymn Dedicated to a FriendArt Grafunkel		First solo after the breakup, feelings for Paul
68	That’s What Friends Are ForDionne Warwick		A classic song that celebrates the importance of friendship and supports AIDS relief.
69	Old FriendsEverything But The Girl		A masterpiece that weaves memories with a gentle melody
70	You’re My Best FriendQueen		A married couple is bound by a deep bond like that of friends.
71	Let me stay your friend.Todd Rundgren		Todd Rundgren's classic song is impressive.
72	You’ve got a friend in me – Randy Newman –TOY STORY		A classic song that celebrates the friendship of toy companions
73	My Best FriendWeezer		A heartwarming song about feelings for a best friend
74	FriendsWhy Don’t We		Comforting music themed around friendship
75	You’ve Got A FriendBilly Crawford feat. Nikki Gil		Sweet enough to make your chest tighten just by listening...
76	Thank YouDido		In the UK, what’s extremely popular is dyed hair. This...
77	True.FriendHannah Montana		The teenage years, when friendship matters most…
78	Best FriendB.o.B		Hip-hop has become more extreme in its songs and style year by year...
79	Come TogetherJohn Lennon		Let's expand a bit more on the theme of friendship, and the group of companions...
80	Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones		After a tough love affair, I can’t listen to love songs for a while…
81	Friend Of MineThe Notorious B.I.G.		Hip-hop that values the bonds with friends
82	If I sing to the sky175R		When I listen to this song, I remember the irreplaceable ti…
83	Best FriendFoster The People		Despite the lyrics, the bright sound lifts the mood...
84	Everybody Wants To Love YouJapanese Breakfast		Everyone wants to love you! And...
85	Take Me HomeJess Glynne		Stay close to me when I’m truly hurting…
86	TeamLorde		I’m tired of trying to hype things up at clubs and parties…
87	FRIENDSMarshmello & Anne-Marie		I was confessed to by my childhood friend, a boy, and now he keeps following me around...
88	BrosWolf Alice		The gentle sound is perfect for listening to in May...
89	My SameAdele		It’s a song themed around true friendship. Adel…
90	FriendsElton John		The film “Friends: Po…” was particularly popular in Japan.
91	Anytime You Need A FriendMariah Carey		Mariah Carey covered/recorded the Jackson 5’s “I’…
92	True FriendMiley Cyrus		The hugely popular American TV drama “Hannah …”
93	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A guaranteed crowd-pleaser to sing with friends at karaoke…
94	Stand By MeBen E. King		When it comes to friendship songs in Western music, this is the one!
95	All i really want to doBob Dylan		Let's live together as friends.
96	OathCher Lloyd ft. Becky G		Cha and Becky's Friendship Song
97	True ColorsCyndi Lauper		A classic song covered by a popular artist
98	18 yearsDaughtry		Daughtry’s classic song that depicts friendship
99	That’s What Friends Are ForDionne Warwick		A love song with lyrics written by Burt and Carol
100	You’ve got a FriendJames Taylor		Carole King’s classic song, covered by James Taylor
101	WannabeSpice Girls		Spice Girls' debut hit song
102	GirlDestiny’s Child		A moving song by Destiny's Child