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Recommended Western Songs to Express Gratitude & Thanks [2026]

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Even when we feel grateful to our family, partners, or close friends, it can be difficult to express those feelings honestly.

Why not try conveying the words that feel too embarrassing to say on a daily basis through a song?

In this article, we introduce classic English-language songs that express a variety of feelings of gratitude.

Along with well-known staples, we’ve also included a wide range of tracks such as songs in which artists sing about their appreciation for their fans.

We hope you find a new favorite.

Recommended Western songs to express gratitude & say thank you [2026] (91–100)

Thank You Lord (interlude)Mary J Blige

Thank You Lord (Interlude)

Thank You Lord (interlude)Mary J Blige

This is a song by Mary J.

Blige, an American singer also known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” It’s included on her 1997 album Share My World.

Her beautiful voice is so soothing.

It’s like a hymn, expressing gratitude to the Lord—that is, Jesus Christ.

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Thank You for the VenomMy Chemical Romance

Thank You for the Venom

Thank You for the VenomMy Chemical Romance

A bright punk rock song that blows away a pensive mood can be really great.

Since this track captures My Chemical Romance at their peak, many people might find it nostalgic.

They’re a rock band from New Jersey, USA, and it’s said the band name was coined by bassist Mikey Way.

It reportedly comes from Irvine Welsh’s cult novel “Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance.”

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Recommended Western songs to express gratitude & say thank you [2026] (101–110)

The Thanks I GetWilco

The Thanks I Get

The Thanks I GetWilco

If you like American rock, I recommend Wilco.

Thanks to their sincere approach to making music, they’ve gained many fans in Japan as well.

This song is a minor one, but it’s a straightforward expression of gratitude that’s very them.

They are an alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.

By the way, the band’s name comes from the radio communication term “wilco,” short for “will comply,” which means “understood.”

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Thank God I’m A Country BoyJohn Denver

John Denver – Thank God I’m A Country Boy (Official Audio)

Thank God I'm A Country BoyJohn Denver

It is a country-folk track released in 1975 by John Denver.

It reached number one on the charts in the United States, Canada, and Yugoslavia.

It has been covered by many artists and was sampled in Soul Boy’s 2011 track “Country Boy.”

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Thanks AgainJohn Scofield

Thanks Again

Thanks AgainJohn Scofield

A musician active in sessions and as a solo artist, well-known to fans of jazz and fusion: John Scofield.

This track is a remarkably cool, mature piece that might make you do a double take—an adult, sultry thank-you song.

His signature lines, which sound deliberately off-pitch, create a unique tension through a complex theory known as the Combination of Diminished Scale.

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I Wanna Thank YouSloan

I Wanna Thank You

I Wanna Thank YouSloan

This is a song by Sloan, a rock band based in Toronto, Canada.

It is included on their 1998 album Navy Blues.

The distinctive sound really sticks with you.

They are a rock/power pop band based in Toronto, Canada, formed in Halifax in 1991 and still active today.

While each member generally has a primary instrument, they sometimes switch instruments during live performances.

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Oh MotherChristina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera – Oh Mother

Oh MotherChristina Aguilera

When we think of songs that express gratitude, we tend to imagine something happy, but there are exceptions.

One I’d like to recommend is “Oh Mother.” It’s a piano ballad by Christina Aguilera based on her real-life experiences.

The lyrics depict the difficult home environment she faced as a child and her gratitude for her mother, who did everything she could to protect her.

It’s told like a story, so I suggest listening closely to the lyrics.

It may also prompt you to reflect on parent-child relationships.

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