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Thanksgiving is all about being thankful, and so is this tune. Sometimes we need to look around to realize how blessed we really are.
This quintessential fall love song is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving playlist.
It may sound a bit corny, and indeed this is a love song, but when you sit around the table with your loved ones on Thanksgiving, do you really need more than that?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a pretty big event in New York City, and it inspired this song by the punk rockers Green Day.
Of course, we had to include a reference to pumpkin pie: one of Thanksgiving's most famous staple foods.
Looking to bring some funk and soul to your Thanksgiving gathering? Look no further. This tune will certainly deliver, and help put everyone in a good mood!
Going home, to where we come from, is experienced by many of us during this holiday, and this song hits the sweet spot.
"Gather round, hand in hand / Close our eyes and bow our heads / Thank the lord for everything he's done, and for everyone / At the family table." Sounds like something you'd want to listen to on Thanksgiving, right?
"Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy," sounds like a great piece of advice for those nosey family members that never stop asking questions!
Being present is important, especially in moments like these where we gather around the table with our loved ones. "Never looking back, or too far in front of me / The present is a gift, and I just want to be," goes they lyrics.
"Isn't there a song about turkey?" we hear you ask. Of course there is! Well, this one is more about a dance, but still, it's an excellent uplifting tune.
"And I want to thank you / For giving me the best day of my life," is something we'd like to hear this Thanksgiving!
This fall classic is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving playlist. And as the lyrics say, "It's good to live it again."
This is such a nice, warm tune to listen to on Thanksgiving, as you savor a nice slice of sweet potato pie.
Is there a more beautiful, uplifting song that embodies the spirit of Thanksgiving more than 'What a Wonderful World' by Louis Armstrong?
This Drake tune talks about the importance of of having true friends and family.
Nat King Cole's rendition of this jazz classic is smooth and comfortable, just like being home with our loved ones.
Thanksgiving is about the joy of getting together and giving thanks. And rapping to this song, of course!
"Mommy's in the kitchen, cooking up something good / And daddy's on the sofa, pride of the neighborhood." Sounds like Thanksgiving, right?
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'One Love' is the perfect song to include some reggae vibes in your Thanksgiving celebrations. "Sayin' give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right / Sayin' let's get together and feel all right."
Saying thanks for the good and bad things that happen to us can help us feel lighter. Singing along to this song will too!
'Grateful' is all about feeling grateful for what we've learned from our mistakes, and about what we have.
This homecoming anthem is a perfect addition to your playlist. "Thank God for hometowns / And all the love that makes you go round [...] Cause when you're lost in this crazy world / You got somewhere to go and get found."
Arguably the best sing-along tune on this list, 'We Are Family' is a classic that should not be left off your playlist.
Up for a laugh and a good time? This is the song for it. "Turkey lurkey doo and / Turkey lurkey dap / I eat that turkey / Then I take a nap." Sounds like Thanksgiving to us!
This classic tune is all about being grateful for what we have. The lyrics go: "I've got eyes to see with / Ears to hear with / Arms to hug with / Lips to kiss with / Someone to adore /How could anybody ask for more?"
It's Celine Dion singing about gratitude. Do we really need to say more?
Keep the grateful spirit with this beautiful Kelly Clarkson tune about being thankful.
This nostalgic song will have you thinking about your childhood and growing up. It certainly deserves a place on this list.
The Man in Black certainly deserves a spot on this playlist. He sings: "I'm grateful for the laughter of children / The sun and the wind and the rain / The color of blue in your sweet eyes / The sight of a high 'ballin' train / The moon rise over a prairie / Old love that you've made new / This year when I count my blessings / I'm thanking the Lord He made you."
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and it'll soon be time to gather around the table with our loved ones. It's also a time to be grateful and celebrate life. And what better way to do this than through music? With this in mind, we've compiled a playlist to make the holiday extra special this year.
From country classics to hip-hop hits, and everything in between, we have all the right Thanksgiving tunes for you and your loved ones. Click on and start listening!
The best songs for a perfect Thanksgiving playlist
From country to hip hop
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Thanksgiving is nearly here, and it'll soon be time to gather around the table with our loved ones. It's also a time to be grateful and celebrate life. And what better way to do this than through music? With this in mind, we've compiled a playlist to make the holiday extra special this year.
From country classics to hip-hop hits, and everything in between, we have all the right Thanksgiving tunes for you and your loved ones. Click on and start listening!