Recommended Western Songs to Express Gratitude & Thanks [2026]
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.
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Recommended Western songs to express gratitude and say thank you [2026] (51–60)
A Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson
This song sings about the importance and preciousness of love.
It’s a track by Kelly Clarkson, the singer who made her name on the American audition program American Idol.
It was released as a single in 2002.
Her dynamic vocals are captivating.
Listening to it when you’re feeling down might give you courage.
I Could Not Ask For MoreSara Evans
This track sings about gratitude for living together with a partner and about true love.
It was originally written by Diane Warren and released by Edwin McCain.
This version by Sara Evans reached No.
2 on the U.S.
charts.
Thank God I DoLauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy-winning artist.
Her song “Thank God I Do” is included on her self-titled album, Lauren Daigle.
It’s said that she wrote this piece after feeling a renewed appreciation for her friends during the COVID-19 lockdown, when she stayed connected with them over Zoom and other platforms.
Since we humans can only truly feel happiness through our connections with others, the lyrics of this song are likely to resonate with anyone.
Say What You WillEric Clapton
Eric Clapton is an artist highly acclaimed around the world for his exceptional guitar technique and catchy melodies.
He has also been extremely popular in Japan, with songs like “Tears in Heaven” and “Change the World” ranking high on the charts.
His classic “Say What You Will” was released in 2005 as the theme song for the Expo 2005 Aichi (Aichi World Expo).
The idol group SMAP also covered the song, arranging it as a message of gratitude to friends.
Recommended Western songs to express gratitude and say thank you [2026] (61–70)
In My LifeThe Beatles
The Beatles, a British rock band.
It’s probably fair to say everyone knows they left behind countless masterpieces.
When it comes to a Beatles song that expresses gratitude, there’s “In My Life.” It’s a piece John Lennon wrote while reflecting on his own life.
The lyrics convey thanks to the people he met and to his family.
Since it doesn’t explicitly state exactly whom it’s addressed to, I think it can be used in a variety of situations.
MamaSpice Girls
The Spice Girls are a British female idol group that epitomized the 1990s.
As the title “Mama” suggests, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your beloved mother.
In the song, a somewhat strict image of a mother is portrayed at the beginning, but it then turns to the realization that it was all an expression of love, and the lyrics convey gratitude.
Set to a sound centered on acoustic guitar that symbolizes the ’90s British pop scene, the chorus features beautiful harmonies that are a must-hear.
Thank YouBoyz II Men
It’s a song by Boyz II Men, a vocal group from Philadelphia, USA.
Released in 1994, it’s included on their hugely successful album “II.” It can be called one of their signature songs, resonating not only with Americans but with people around the world.
The excellence of the choral work and the skillful vocal percussion truly showcase what a top-tier vocal group can do.