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.
Playlist
| Recommended Western Songs to Express Gratitude & Thanks [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | The Best DayTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter who has gained worldwide popularity... |
| 2east | MemoriesMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | In 2019, it reached number one on the U.S. charts… |
| 3east | THANK GODTravis Scott |  play_arrow | The environment I’m in and the fact that I’m alive... |
| 4east | Symphony feat. Zara LarssonClean Bandit |  play_arrow | British electronic group, Kuri... |
| 5east | Thank You For Loving MeBon Jovi |  play_arrow | America’s quintessential monster band, Bon… |
| 6east | GoldOwl City |  play_arrow | Brought to you by Owl City from the United States… |
| 7east | Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston |  play_arrow | Legendary American singer, Whitne… |
| 8east | Good JobAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | They have already won the Grammy Award more than 15 times... |
| 9east | Thank You SongFKA Twigs |  play_arrow | British singer-songwriter, FKA… |
| 10east | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanAretha Franklin |  play_arrow | There are many songs that sing about gratitude, but among them… |
| 11east | Forever YoungRod Stewart |  play_arrow | A moving experience that continues to be loved across generations, from parent to child… |
| 12east | Shooting StarOwl City |  play_arrow | American-born artist Owl Cite... |
| 13east | SmileKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Gratitude to the people who supported me during a tough time… |
| 14east | MamaJonas Blue ft. William Singe |  play_arrow | A DJ and music producer from the United Kingdom... |
| 15east | GoldBRITT NICOLE |  play_arrow | Britt Nicole from the United States offers... |
| 16east | I Thank GodMaverick City Music & UPPERROOM |  play_arrow | With a stellar track record that includes winning a Grammy Award… |
| 17east | The GiftBlue |  play_arrow | A four-member R&B vocal group from the United Kingdom… |
| 18east | My UniverseColdplay X BTS |  play_arrow | The British rock band Coldplay and… |
| 19east | thank u, nextAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A pop singer second only to Mariah Carey… |
| 20east | ThankfulCéline Dion |  play_arrow | With hits like “Titanic: Love Theme”... |
| 21east | The Perfect FanBackstreet Boys |  play_arrow | Known as the best-selling boy band… |
| 22east | Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi |  play_arrow | Lewis Capaldi from Scotland… |
| 23east | Thank God I Found YouMariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees |  play_arrow | Mariah Carey and an R&B singer… |
| 24east | Nothing Without YouThe Weeknd |  play_arrow | I am who I am now because there is someone precious to me. |
| 25east | See you again feat. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa |  play_arrow | Fast & Furious Sky Missio... |
| 26east | GratitudeBeastie Boys |  play_arrow | Hip-hop group, the Beastie Bo… |
| 27east | Thank UAlanis Morissette |  play_arrow | A song about spiritual awakening and personal growth… |
| 28east | Scars to Your BeautifulAlessia Cara |  play_arrow | That piece that powerfully advocates for self-affirmation and inner beauty... |
| 29east | Thank You For The Good TimesOasis |  play_arrow | Oasis is a special band. |
| 30east | ThankfulKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | American singer-songwriter Kel… |
| 31east | Because You Loved MeCéline Dion |  play_arrow | The person who gave me strength and inspiration... |
| 32east | Thank YouPentatonix |  play_arrow | An overwhelmingly pa... with a rich repertoire of harmonies |
| 33east | All Of The StarsEd Sheeran |  play_arrow | The hugely popular singer-songwriter Ed Shee... |
| 34east | Good LifeG-Eazy & Kehlani |  play_arrow | When you achieve something big, everyone... |
| 35east | If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys |  play_arrow | The unmistakable signature song of the one and only Alicia Keys… |
| 36east | Thank YouDuran Duran |  play_arrow | Released in 1995, Duran Du… |
| 37east | Thank You For The MusicABBA |  play_arrow | Swedish pop group ABB… |
| 38east | Thanks for Your TimeGotye |  play_arrow | It is a gratitude song, but it's a bit funn— |
| 39east | Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler |  play_arrow | An artist from Hawaii, Bette Midler… |
| 40east | God Gave Me YouBlake Shelton |  play_arrow | To those who help us through life's ups and downs… |
| 41east | Unanswered PrayersGarth Brooks |  play_arrow | An American country music arti… |
| 42east | Thank You (featuring R. City)Meghan Trainor |  play_arrow | Express gratitude cheerfully using a danceable song... |
| 43east | (Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams |  play_arrow | Canadian singer-songwriter, Bria... |
| 44east | But for the Grace of GodKeith Urban |  play_arrow | Australian country music s... |
| 45east | Thank You for Being You.The Pastels |  play_arrow | The strummed sound of the guitar lingers in my heart... |
| 46east | GratefulRita Ora |  play_arrow | Discovered talent in the rapper Jay-Z and... |
| 47east | ThankfulJosh Groban |  play_arrow | A gentle vocal tone and melody. It makes you want to really listen closely... |
| 48east | Thank You For Your LoveAntony&the Johnsons |  play_arrow | This one is characterized by a distinctive, warm singing voice… |
| 49east | Thank YouJamelia |  play_arrow | Jamel, a British R&B singer… |
| 50east | Best FriendJason Mraz |  play_arrow | A song that expresses gratitude and friendship to a friend |
| 51east | I’m BlessedCharlie Wilson ft. T.I. |  play_arrow | An American R&B singer-songwriter... |
| 52east | Thank YouHELLYEAH |  play_arrow | A song about gratitude toward people of the past… |
| 53east | ThankfulLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | Hearing this voice cheers me up and takes away my fatigue... |
| 54east | Thank YouDido |  play_arrow | It’s a song by the British singer Dido... |
| 55east | Turn To You (Mother’s Day Dedication)Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | Pop star Jasti, who struts the globe… |
| 56east | I Want To Thank YouOtis Redding |  play_arrow | This song has an Otis Redding-like vibe... |
| 57east | A Moment Like ThisKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | Singing about the importance of love, the preciousness of what we call love… |
| 58east | I Could Not Ask For MoreSara Evans |  play_arrow | Gratitude for living together with my partner, and... |
| 59east | Thank God I DoLauren Daigle |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of gratitude by a Grammy-winning singer |
| 60east | Say What You WillEric Clapton |  play_arrow | High-level guitar technique and catchy melodies... |
| 61east | In My LifeThe Beatles |  play_arrow | The Beatles’ classic “In My Life” sings of gratitude |
| 62east | MamaSpice Girls |  play_arrow | The Spice Girls were emblematic of the 1990s... |
| 63east | Thank YouBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | A vocalist from Philadelphia, USA... |
| 64east | Good TimesThe Stone Roses |  play_arrow | A rock tune that gives thanks for the wonderful days… |
| 65east | Blinded by Your Grace Pt. 2Stormzy ft. MNEK |  play_arrow | The object of one’s gratitude isn’t necessarily a person… |
| 66east | GratefulMeddy |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude |
| 67east | Just The Way You AreBruno Mars |  play_arrow | Singing to a lover, telling them it’s okay to be just the way they are… |
| 68east | Thank YouJohnny Reid |  play_arrow | On gratitude for the person with whom I shared love, dreams, and joy… |
| 69east | GratitudeEarth, Wind & Fire |  play_arrow | A funk band formed by African Americans... |
| 70east | Thank You MomGood Charlotte |  play_arrow | When you want to express gratitude to your mother, you can say, 'Than…' |
| 71east | Thank You In AdvanceBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Boyz II Men was in 1985 f… |
| 72east | Thank You For Being A FriendAndrew Gold |  play_arrow | A classic dedicated to thanking a best friend, with heartwarming lyrics |
| 73east | Thank You LordBob Marley |  play_arrow | The god of reggae, Bob Marley, becomes a “god”… |
| 74east | Thank You LoveStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s song that gives thanks for love... |
| 75east | Thank GodKane Brown, Katelyn Brown |  play_arrow | The classic song “Thank God,” which sings of a married couple’s love and gratitude |
| 76east | MotherMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | A heartwarming ballad that sings of gratitude to a mother |
| 77east | Thank You LoveThe Doobie Brothers |  play_arrow | A song about my feelings for the precious person who taught me what “love” is… |
| 78east | Thank YouJonathan Helser |  play_arrow | Expressing gratitude to God set to a grand rock ballad... |
| 79east | Filthy RichElla Henderson |  play_arrow | Ella Hen..., a pop singer from the UK, |
| 80east | ThisDarius Rucker |  play_arrow | Even for the worries, the failures, and all the chances that were lost… |
| 81east | Everything Is FineJosh Turner |  play_arrow | Josh Turner has, since 2001... |
| 82east | Thank YouWestlife |  play_arrow | Ireland’s premier vocal group,… |
| 83east | Thank YouJason Chen |  play_arrow | Jason Chen has been active since 2007... |
| 84east | goodbye & thank uKira Kosarin |  play_arrow | Farewell to the place that has raised me until now… |
| 85east | Thank You GirlThe Beatles |  play_arrow | They were the ones who laid the foundations of rock music worldwide. The 20th century... |
| 86east | King & GenerousNatalie Merchant |  play_arrow | Alternative rock singer-songwri… |
| 87east | You raise me upSECRET GARDEN |  play_arrow | Shizuka Arakawa won a gold medal at the Turin Olympics... |
| 88east | GratefulMahalia |  play_arrow | British singer-songwriter, Maheri... |
| 89east | Sad and BluePrimal Scream |  play_arrow | When you want to express your gratitude through music, “... |
| 90east | Mama’s SongCarrie Underwood |  play_arrow | My marriage has been decided, and all the gratitude I feel toward my mother up to now... |
| 91east | Thanks BroFilter |  play_arrow | The filter is a little-known American in... |
| 92east | Every DayRascal Flatts |  play_arrow | An American country music group... |
| 93east | Thank YouSly & The Family Stone |  play_arrow | When you want to express your gratitude through music... |
| 94east | Thank Me NowDrake |  play_arrow | It’s a slow-tempo hip-hop track... |
| 95east | Thank You For Loving The BluesB.B. King |  play_arrow | 『Thank You For Lovin… |
| 96east | Mama, I’m Coming HomeOzzy Osbourne |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of love and gratitude for family |
| 97east | A Song For MamaBoyz II Men |  play_arrow | Boyz II Men are a male group that represents the United States… |
| 98east | ThankfulJonny Lang ft. Michael McDonald |  play_arrow | Johnny Lang is featured... |
| 99east | Thank You Lord (interlude)Mary J Blige |  play_arrow | An American singer known as the “Queen of…” |
| 100east | Thank You for the VenomMy Chemical Romance |  play_arrow | Blows away this pensive mood… |
| 101east | The Thanks I GetWilco |  play_arrow | If you like American rock, you should check out Wilco... |
| 102east | Thank God I’m A Country BoyJohn Denver |  play_arrow | In 1975 by John Denver… |
| 103east | Thanks AgainJohn Scofield |  play_arrow | Familiar to those who love jazz and fusion… |
| 104east | I Wanna Thank YouSloan |  play_arrow | A rock ba… based in Toronto, Canada |
| 105east | Oh MotherChristina Aguilera |  play_arrow | A heartfelt ‘Oh Mother’ depicts the love between parent and child |
| 106east | Thank You For…Daryl Hall & John Oates |  play_arrow | To express everyday gratitude, Dary... |
| 107east | Thank You MamaElton John |  play_arrow | "Thank You Mama" is Elt... |
| 108east | Give ThanksMarvin Sapp |  play_arrow | “Give Thanks” is by Marvi… |
| 109east | Thank You (feat. Kendrick Lamar)Scoe |  play_arrow | A mellow, sophisticated hit that suits a mature nighttime vibe… |
| 110east | I Thank YouZZ Top |  play_arrow | How about a good old American rock tune… |
| 111east | Thank U Very MuchEdmundo Ros |  play_arrow | A musician from Trinidad and Tobago… |
| 112east | Thanks A LotJohnny Cash |  play_arrow | The timeless charisma of Johnny C... |
| 113east | Thank YouLed Zeppelin |  play_arrow | By Led Zeppelin in 1969… |
| 114east | WhiplashMetallica |  play_arrow | When it comes to American heavy metal, it’s got to be Metallica... |
| 115east | I Thank YouSam & Dave |  play_arrow | Isaac Hayes and David Po... |
| 116east | Thank YouSimply Red |  play_arrow | A major band from Manchester, England… |
| 117east | DaysThe Kinks |  play_arrow | A highly recognizable Th... that represents the United Kingdom |
| 118east | Thanks to the GirlThe Ordinary Boys |  play_arrow | The retro sound is striking. England… |
| 119east | Thanks To YouTyler Collins |  play_arrow | The ta… who is active as an actress and R&B singer |
| 120east | MamasAnne Wilson, Hillary Scott |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting the bond between a mother and child |
| 121east | Thank You FriendsBig Star |  play_arrow | “Thank You …” by Big Star |
| 122east | Say Ya GraceChief Keef & Lil Yachty |  play_arrow | As a figure known as a heavyweight in the hip-hop scene, Sh… |
| 123east | That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne Warwick |  play_arrow | An iconic song celebrating friendship, with a heartwarming vocal performance |
| 124east | Give Thanks & PraisesGive Thanks & Praises |  play_arrow | 198 ... two years after Bob Marley's death |
| 125east | Brandon LakeGratitude |  play_arrow | With an acoustic performance and an airy singing voice... |
| 126east | Thank God It’s MondayNOFX |  play_arrow | Since the city isn’t crowded, I can spend my day off just the way I want… |
| 127east | Thanks to YouNat King Cole |  play_arrow | Soft sounds and a sweet singing voice, deep within the heart... |
| 128east | Thankful ForAdam Sanders |  play_arrow | A soft singing voice that feels pleasant to listen to, ... |
| 129east | Thank YouBusta Rhymes ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne |  play_arrow | Busta Rh..., an American rapper |
| 130east | Thnks fr th MmrsFall Out Boy |  play_arrow | This song expresses their honest feelings... |
| 131east | A Letter of ThanksJack Bruce |  play_arrow | Jack Bruce was the bassist and vocalist of the rock band Cream… |
| 132east | Thank YouKehlani |  play_arrow | What I have experienced so far, gratitude for life... |
| 133east | Thanks a MillionLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | From a historical perspective, leaving out this piece… |
| 134east | Thank You Baby! (For Makin’ Someday Come So Soon)Shania Twain |  play_arrow | Shania Tw..., a Canadian singer |
| 135east | Wham Bam Thank You MamSmall Faces |  play_arrow | It's a song to thank my mother. A deeply resonant low end... |
| 136east | Thank YouThe Charlatans |  play_arrow | In 1990s Britain, awash in Britpop... |
| 137east | There You’ll BeFaith Hill |  play_arrow | An American country-pop artist who... |
| 138east | Thanks To You.The Flaming Lips |  play_arrow | As an unconventional piece imbued with a sense of gratitude… |