Incorporating music in the classroom has many benefits. There has been a big focus on social and emotional learning in recent years, and we think that music can help your students feel connected and understood. And songs about friendship can definitely foster a sense of community in the classroom.
We’ve compiled our recommendations into a big list of songs about friendship that includes songs for students as young as pre-K and as old as high school. From classics by the Beatles to more pop-based songs sung by the likes of Bruno Mars and Disney favorites, we’ve included them all! As a reminder, everyone has their own ideas about what’s appropriate to share with students. Always review songs ahead of time to see if they’re right for your classroom.
Our Favorite Songs About Friendship
The More We Get Together by the Learning Station
That’s What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick et al.
Friends, Friends, 123 by the Kiboomers
Will You Be a Friend of Mine? by the Kiboomers
Friends by Elton John
Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
Friend Like Me by Robin Williams (from Aladdin)
With a Little Help From My Friends by the Beatles
I’ll Be There for You by the Rembrandts
You’ve Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman (from Toy Story)
If I Didn’t Have You by John Goodman and Billy Crystal (from Monsters Inc.)
I’ll Stand by You by the Pretenders
A Friend Like You by Andy Grammer
Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
What About Your Friends? by TLC
My Funny Friend and Me by Sting
Best of Friends by Pearl Bailey (from The Fox and the Hound)
Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid
In My Life by the Beatles
Be Our Guest by Alan Menken (from Beauty and the Beast)
Friends on the Other Side from The Princess and the Frog
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? by Kristen Bell (from Frozen)
Remember Me by Dúo (from Coco)
The Family Madrigal by the Encanto cast
Lean on Me by Bill Withers
Anytime You Need a Friend by Mariah Carey
Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel
Best Friend by Jason Mraz
I’ll Remember by Madonna
Some Things Never Change by the Frozen 2 cast
A Real Friendship “Everything” by Michael Bublé (from Lilo & Stitch)
Count on Me by Bruno Mars
I’ll Always Remember You by Miley Cyrus
Gift of a Friend by Demi Lovato
We Are a Family by Jack Hartmann
This Is the Way We Make Friends by Super Simple Songs/Kids Songs
What Makes a Good Friend? by Rocking Dan Teaching Man
Friends Song by the Singing Walrus
Friends by Ella Henderson
My Best Friend by Tim McGraw
You’ve Got a Friend by Carole King
I’ll Be There for You by Two of a Kind
Surrounded by Friendship by Dan & Claudia Zanes
They’re My Best Friend by Ants on a Log
It’s You I Like by Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers)
True Colors by Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake (from Trolls)
One Friend by Dan Seals
You’re My Best Friend by Queen
Where You Lead I Will Follow by Carole King
Your Song by Elton John
Whenever I Call You Friend by Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks
Best Friends Forever by Jazzy Skye
For the First Time in Forever by Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel (from Frozen)
Friend of Mine by Odette Quesada
I’ve Had the Time of My Life by Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes
I’ll Be There by The Jackson 5
Punky Brewster Theme by Gary Portnoy, Judy Hart Angelo
I Have a Friend by Finny the Shark
Hello My Friends/Halloween Song by Finny the Shark
Old Friends by Ben Rector
You Can’t Make Old Friends by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
I Will Follow You Into the Dark by Death Cab for Cutie
Everybody Needs a Best Friend by Norah Jones
I’m a Good Friend by 123 Andres
Friends Help Each Other by Daniel Tiger
I Could Be Your Friend by Miss Rachel
Our House by Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young
Nobody Like You by 4Town (from the Turning Red soundtrack)
Be a Friend by Emily Arrow
You Were Meant for Me by Jewel
Make New Friends by the Learning Station
Stand by Me by Ben E. King
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell
Time in a Bottle by Jim Croce
I’ll Be by Edwin McCain
Just Breathe by Pearl Jam
Always Be Together by Little Mix
Songbird by Fleetwood Mac
Make You Feel My Love by Adele
You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker
Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel
What are your favorite friendship songs for the classroom? Come share in our We Are Teachers HELPLINE group on Facebook.
Also, check out our big list of school-appropriate songs!
