Friendship songs in Western music with great lyrics. Beautiful, moving messages that touch the heart.

A comprehensive introduction to Western friendship songs with great lyrics!

We’ve picked a wide range—from timeless classics to the latest hits!

If you’re not familiar with English, the phrase “Western friendship songs” might not immediately click, right?

When you look up Japanese translations of Western songs, you’ll be surprised how often you discover, “Wait, this song was about friendship!?”

We’re featuring those kinds of songs this time too, so if you’re curious, be sure to check them out!

It’s also an article that music lovers can enjoy even if you simply like Western music, so it comes highly recommended for you as well!

Playlist

Friendship songs in Western music with great lyrics. Beautiful, moving messages that touch the heart.
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	22Taylor Swift		A song about the carefree everyday life of a 22-year-old hanging out with friends
2	Stand By MeBen E. King		An anthem of youthful adventure sustained by the bonds of comrades
3	You’re My Best FriendQueen		Queen's hit song 'You're My Best Friend'
4	Friend Of MineAvicii		Avicii’s songs about friendship and love
5	Best FriendBrandy		A heartwarming classic that sings about the bonds of friendship
6	Count on meBruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s friendship song “Count on Me”
7	UmbrellaRihanna		An uplifting song that helps you overcome difficulties through the rain
8	BenMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson “Ben,” a heartwarming classic
9	WonderwallOasis		The appeal of Oasis’s classic song “Wonderwall”
10	My FriendHayley Williams		Paramore’s Hayley, a song that weaves a tale of friendship
11	Show UpSamia		Samia’s heartwarming music flourishing in New York
12	Friend Song311		Song of Hope and Friendship of Three Eleven
13	I’ve Got A FriendMaggie Rogers		A heartwarming song that expresses deep gratitude for friendship
14	FriendsElton John		Elton John’s classic song “Friends” is a song about friendship.
15	Break The RulesCharli XCX		An exhilarating song that sings with the voice of a rebellious teenager
16	Best FriendJoJo feat. Elisha La’verne		The only album by R&B singer JoJo
17	All I Wanna DoSheryl Crow		The Charm of Sheryl Crow’s Breezy Songs
18	Live ForeverOasis		The Oasis classic “Live Forever”
19	Just Friends (Sunny)Musiq Soulchild		A love song by a soulful R&B artist
20	FriendsMeghan Trainor		A warm song that sings of Megan's friendship
21	My FriendsRed Hot Chili Peppers		A hidden gem by the Red Hot Chili Peppers: gentle rock that resonates with the heart
22	FriendsMary J Blige		Mary J. Blige's classic song
23	True FriendMiley Cyrus		A song by Miley Cyrus about friendship
24	FriendsBob James		Bob James's refreshing friendship song
25	F**kin’ PerfectP!nk		P!NK’s powerful message song: the courage to live as yourself
26	Friend To FriendDiana Ross		Diana Ross's 80s disco and classic hits
27	Anytime You Need A FriendMariah Carey		Explaining Mariah Carey’s early songs
28	You’ve Got a FriendCarole King		A classic song that sings of friendship and unconditional love, encouraging people
29	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving ballad that sings of friendship and the hope of reunion
30	FriendsJody Watley		A refreshing New Jack Swing friendship song
31	Friend Of Foet.A.T.u.		A powerful song infused with friendship and energy
32	You’ve Got A Friend In MeRandy Newman & Lyle Lovett		The support of friends is a magic that strengthens the heart.
33	Best FriendJason Mraz		A song that expresses gratitude and friendship to a friend
34	Best FriendBeverlei Brown		A moving R&B song filled with feelings of friendship
35	Best FriendsCity High		A soul hip-hop track that celebrates friendship
36	Put Your Records OnCorinne Bailey Rae		A song that sings about the courage to live true to oneself
37	Thank YouDido		A song of friendship, I want to convey a heart of gratitude
38	My FriendGroove Armada		A song that cherishes friends, with heartwarming lyrics
39	Friend Of MineLily Allen		A song about Lily Allen’s friendship
40	My FriendThe 411		An R&B classic that portrays friendship and melancholy
41	We’re Going To Be FriendsThe White Stripes		Music that quietly colors the youth of friendship
42	Best FriendTweet feat. Bilal		A soothing neo-soul classic that sings of friendship
43	Everybody Needs A Best FriendNorah Jones		Friendship is a precious bond where we support each other.
44	Thank You For Being A FriendAndrew Gold		A classic dedicated to thanking a best friend, with heartwarming lyrics
45	Just FriendsAmy Winehouse		Amy Winehouse’s songs of friendship and love
46	Oath ft. Becky GCher Lloyd		The importance of a strong bond and trust with a best friend
47	That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne Warwick		An iconic song celebrating friendship, with a heartwarming vocal performance
48	Friends To LoversAluna George		A masterpiece that delicately sings about a difficult friendship
49	FriendsAquarian Dream		A supreme song that sings of the depth of friendship and gratitude
50	FriendsAtlantic Starr		A heartwarming Atlantic Starr classic that sings of friendship and courage
51	Best Friend’s LoverAvani		Expressing chill-out friendship through music of gratitude
52	My FriendCherrelle		A pleasant song that sings of Cherelle’s friendship
53	All My Funky FriendsDawn Silva		A P-Funk-style funky friendship R&B song
54	Damn Good FriendsElle Varner		A moving song that sings about the essence of friendship
55	You’ve Got A FriendJames Taylor		Carole King, the creator of a classic song celebrating the importance of friendship
56	HurtJohnny Cash		A song that looks back on the past and sings of regret and hope
57	Best Of FriendsLenny White		A pleasant funk-style song that celebrates friendship
58	Just FriendsRENE & ANGELA		A masterpiece that portrays the wavering between friendship and love
59	FriendsShalamar		A classic disco masterpiece that portrays friendship
60	I’ll Be There For YouThe Rembrandts		A heartwarming friendship song from the theme of 'Friends'
61	FriendsWhodini		A hip-hop friendship song that portrays camaraderie
62	Best FriendsMissy Eliott feat. Aaliyah		A collaborative song that portrays the friendship between Missy and Aaliyah
63	Do You Finally Need A FriendTerry Callier		A moving song that deeply portrays the essence of friendship
64	With A Little Help From My FriendThe Beatles		A track from the Beatles’ masterpiece album sung by Ringo.
65	The ClimbMiley Cyrus		An anthem to cheer on a friend taking on a new frontier: “The Climb”
66	FriendsAmii Stewart		A classic song in the disco-funk style that sings of brotherly love
67	Intimate FriendsEddie Kendricks		A supreme chill-out soul masterpiece with profound expression
68	Leccion De AmistadRosario Flores		An inspiring story of lost love and friendship
69	Old FriendsSimon&Garfunkel		The album “BOOKENDS,” which depicts the growth of life
70	Don’t Forget MeMaggie Rogers		A moving song that sings of the complexity of human relationships