Western Music Friendship Songs Ranking [2025]

With A Little Help From My FriendsThe Beatles57rank/position

With A Little Help From My Friends (Remastered 2009)

The Beatles are a band that had a major influence on modern pop music.

They’re so famous they even appear in textbooks, so I’m sure even high school students know them.

“With A Little Help From My Friends” is a track from the 1967 album Sgt.

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and it became popular for its lyrics depicting reliance on friends.

The lyrics are provocative, but I imagine there are parts that high schoolers can relate to as well.

By the way, this song also carries another meaning.

If you swap “friends” for a certain ‘something else’…?

I Will Come To YouHanson58rank/position

Hanson – I Will Come To You

A track released in 1997 by the American pop rock band Hanson.

It reached the Top 10 on charts around the world and was certified gold in two countries.

The music video, which features them performing in a forest, was filmed in London.

You’ve Got A FriendJames Taylor59rank/position

“You’ve got a Friend” By: James Taylor

It’s a famous classic written and composed by the one and only Carole King.

Many artists have covered it.

The message—“If you’ll just call my name, I’ll be there right away, because we’re friends”—is carried by beautiful vocals and the sound of the piano.

It makes you reflect on the presence of friends, and savor just how precious they are.

Back HomeAndy Grammer60rank/position

Andy Grammer – Back Home (Official)

This is a moving friendship song by Andy Grammer, whose rugged yet commanding vocals have been drawing intense attention from hardcore music fans.

It portrays a sense of solitude, and its uniquely wistful musical sensibility effectively elevates the listener’s emotions, enhancing the overall impact of the track.

Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones61rank/position

Norah Jones – Everybody Needs A Best Friend

Nora Jones, a globally renowned artist, released “Everybody Needs A Best Friend,” a humor-filled track performed with a lively big-band arrangement! Featured in the 2012 film Ted as one of the movie’s main themes, it drew lots of attention.

Blending pop and swing, it’s catchy and easy to listen to, and the lyrics express gratitude—something we often feel shy about saying out loud.

It’s a great song to gift as a birthday celebration for a dear friend!

Stay FreeThe Clash62rank/position

The Clash – Stay Free

A track by the British rock band The Clash.

It was inspired by guitarist Mick Jones’s schoolmate, Robin Crocker.

Featuring distinctive acoustic guitar and organ sounds, it appears on the 1978 album Give ‘Em Enough Rope.

Best FriendJason Mraz63rank/position

Jason Mraz – Best Friend (Official Audio)

A song that resonates as a heartwarming ode to friendship! Jason Mraz candidly sings about the feeling that “without my best friend, my life would have been completely different.” With lyrics focusing on the deep bond he’s shared with a childhood friend, it truly touches listeners’ hearts.

Since his 2002 debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, his music has continued to inspire many.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to thank a dear friend as you remember the days you spent doing silly things together and laughing.