Thanksgiving is often overlooked when it comes to celebrating and part of that reason is the lack of songs. Not many people make music for this holiday; however, there's a lot of songs already out there that can still be great for the occasion. Whether they focus on all the things people can be thankful for or talk more about coming together and spreading love (but not The 'Rona, so please be smarter than the virus this holiday season), this list showcases 26 tunes (to match the date) that you can jam out to while celebrating.
"Beautiful Life"- Ace of Base
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Take a walk in the park when you feel down
There's so many things there that's gonna lift you up
See the nature in bloom, a laughing child
Such a dream, oh oh oh"
Starting off strong with a baton competition staple.
"What a Wonderful World"- Louis Armstrong
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "I see trees of green
Red roses too
I see them bloom
For me and you"
I feel like this was an obvious choice.
"Here and Now"- Kenny Chesney
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Why you think we call the present the present?
'Cause there ain't no better gift than
Here and now"
This one's specifically for my mom. Here you go, mom.
"Blessings"- Lecrae ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "If I ever took a loss, I learned a lesson
I won't ever think I'm better than the next man"
I've never heard any song quite like this one before.
"Thank You for the Music"- ABBA
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "What would life be?
Without a song or a dance, what are we?"
I can't physically make a music playlist without including ABBA.
"Biscuits"- Kacey Musgraves
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Mend your own fences and own your own crazy
Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy"
Oddly enough, I didn't even pick this one because of the tasty title.
"Good Life"- One Republic
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in"
This one just seems timeless.
"Treat People With Kindness"- Harry Styles
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "I got a good feeling
I'm just takin' it all in
Floatin' up and dreamin'
Droppin' into the deep end"
I had to find a way to include Harry, because it's the law (well, at least my law).
"I'm Good"- The Mowgli's
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "I wanna see another love revolution
Find a way to be a better person
If we come together like we should
We could all be good"
This song title is my answer to about 90% of questions people ask me. It works in a lot of scenarios.
"It Happens"- Sugarland
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Life don't go quite like you planned it
We try so hard to understand it"
I just realized what they're were trying to do here- get it: s**t happens?!?!?
"A Place in this World"- Taylor Swift
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "I'll be strong, I'll be wrong
Oh, but life goes on"
Does anyone else remember the movie Ramona and Beezus, and when Ramona runs away from home, this song is playing? Just me? Okay.
"One Day at a Time"- Gloria Estefan
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "So hop on your feet
Somewhere there's music playing"
I usually skip opening credits but this catchy tune had me listening every time.
"We Don't Know"- The Strumbellas
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Oh, we don't know the roads were heading down
But we all know if we're lost, then we'll find a way
We don't if we leave, will we make it home
But we all know, if there's hope, then we'll be okay"
I really was not expecting such bright colors in this thumbnail for the music video; It doesn't exactly match the vibe of the song.
"Smile"- Katy Perry
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful"
Katy looking at that pie is probably a lot of us on Thanksgiving.
"Sunday Best"- Surfaces
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Every day can be a better day, despite the challenge
All you gotta do is leave it better than you found it"
Maybe we should alter the title to Thursday Best just for the special occasion.
"Good Morning"- Max Frost
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Baby, it's a brand new day
Ain't no clouds hanging over me"
This song could just become your wakeup call, honestly.
"That's Life"- Frank Sinatra
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Each time I find myself layin' flat on my face
I just pick myself up and get back in the race"
Dang, are his eyes blue?!?!?!
"Que Sera Sera"- Doris Day
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Que sera, sera,
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see
Que sera, sera"
You know some heard this song for the first time in the movie Heathers; I heard it for the first time on Dancing With the Stars. I don't know what that says about me.
"You Get What You Give"- New Radicals
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "This whole damn world could fall apart
You'll be okay, follow your heart"
Can't help but bop your head to this bop (maybe that's why they're called that).
"Give A Little Bit"- Supertramp
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "There's so much that we need to share
So send a smile, and show you care"
Give a little bit... of your pie to me. My slice was too small.
"Brand New"- Ben Rector
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Like when I close my eyes and don't even care if anyone sees me dancing
Like I can fly, and don't even think of touching the ground"
Wow, I forgot how awesome this song is.
"Have It All"- Jason Mraz
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "And may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows
And may the road less paved be the road that you follow"
I want to have it all, and by all, I mean, the turkey.
"Give Love"- Andy Grammer ft. LunchMoney Lewis
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "She said that we were blessed by the breath deep inside us"
I know this isn't what they mean, but I give a lot of love to the potatoes on Thanksgiving.
"Mr. Blue Sky"- Electric Light Orchestra
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Hey you with the pretty face
Welcome to the human race
A celebration, Mr. Blue Sky's up there waitin'
And today is the day we've waited for"
If Groot can dance to it, then you can too.
"Hand In My Pocket"- Alanis Morissette
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "And what it all boils down to
Is that no one's really got it figured out just yet"
I don't know about you, but my hand's in the green bean casserole, not my pocket.
"O-o-h Child"- The Five Stairsteps
Lyrics perfect for the Thanksgiving table: "Some day, yeah
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun"
Oooooh child, you finally reached the end of the list.


















