Recommended Western songs to express gratitude and say thank you [2025]

That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne Warwick

That’s What Friends Are For (Official Video)

Beloved around the world as a classic song of gratitude to friends, “That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)” is a piece composed by Burt Bacharach, who sadly passed away in 2023.

The version later covered by Dionne Warwick together with Stevie Wonder and Elton John is also highly recommended.

Its catchy melody and tender, heartfelt vocals became a sensation and continue to be loved across generations.

Mama, I’m Coming HomeOzzy Osbourne

OZZY OSBOURNE – “Mama, I’m Coming Home” (Official Video)

A power ballad filled with kindness and gratitude has been delivered by British rock legend Ozzy Osbourne.

The guitar, opening with a pedal steel–like resonance, and the soul-stirring melody carry heartfelt feelings for a loved one that truly move the listener.

Featured on the album No More Tears, the song was released in November 1991 and became a major hit, reaching No.

28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The lyrics, co-written with Lemmy Kilmister, warmly express love and appreciation for a cherished person after a long separation, and they reflect Ozzy’s deep feelings for his wife, Sharon.

It’s a masterpiece I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone hoping to reunite with family or close friends, or to those who want to convey everyday gratitude through music.

Thank You FriendsBig Star

Thank You Friends

Big Star’s “Thank You Friends” is a song that shines with a special brilliance among Western music, carrying a heartfelt message.

Singing of love and gratitude, it expresses thankfulness toward those close to us and speaks directly to the listener’s heart.

The gentle resonance of the guitar and the calm vocals blend beautifully, guiding the listener into a warm and tender mood.

When you want to say “thank you” to friends, family, or someone dear, this song is an ideal choice.

It brings a moving moment to your everyday life, infused with gratitude.

A Song For MamaBoyz II Men

Boyz 2 Men – A Song For Mama 2011 NEW!!!!!

Boyz II Men are a male R&B vocal group that represents the United States.

Sung with perfectly synchronized harmonies, this song conveys a straightforward “thank you” to mothers.

Even the gratitude that’s usually too embarrassing to say out loud is something you’ll want to express directly, just like the lyrics of this song.

Because it’s sung with that distinctive, sexy male vocal, the classic theme somehow resonates deeply.

Centered around the piano with nearly all other unnecessary sounds stripped away, it lets you savor the vocals to the fullest.

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

This song, which sings to a lover that they’re perfect just the way they are, is a huge hit by Bruno Mars.

It was also his debut single, which became the springboard for his brilliant career.

The chorus includes an impossibly sweet line about how the world stops for a moment when you smile, making it a perfect song to listen to while thinking of your loved one.

Although released in 2010, it uses sounds that retain a retro feel in the drums and other rhythm parts, showcasing his taste to the fullest.

Mama’s SongCarrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood – Mama’s Song (Official Video)

This song, which expresses the singer’s gratitude to her mother as she prepares to get married, is by the American country singer Carrie Underwood.

The message woven into the lyrics is, “He’s a really good man, so please feel at ease sending me off.” Hometowns and family are common themes in country music, and this track is a quintessential example.

Her country-singer vocals and the acoustic sound also carry a certain sense of nostalgia.

ThisDarius Rucker

Darius Rucker – This (Official Music Video)

It’s a song that sings about gratitude for life and the value found in worries, failures, and all the missed opportunities.

It was released as a digital download in 2010 by Darius Rucker and is a country music track that reached number one on the U.

S.

charts.