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If you are in need of a pick-me-up or some words of encouragement, we have just the thing. Below you’ll find a list of ten of the most inspiring songs to date. We have plucked the most uplifting lyrics from each song, giving you something to think about while making sure to leave you smiling and rocking all day long.
1. ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Lyrics: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Performed by: The Beatles
There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
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2. WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
Lyrics: Bob Thiele, George David Weiss and George Douglas
Performed by: Louis Armstrong
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
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3. IT’S MY LIFE
Lyrics: Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Max Martin.
Performed by: Bon Jovi
I just want to live while I'm alive
It's my life
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4. ONE LOVE
Lyrics: Bob Marley
Performed by: Bob Marley and The Wailers
One love, one heart
Let's get together and feel all right.
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5. SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Lyrics: E.Y. Harburg
Performed by: Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops,
High above the chimney tops,
That's where you'll find me.
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6. I SHALL BE RELEASED
Lyrics by: Bob Dylan
Performed by: Bob Dylan, The Band, Ron Wood, Joni Mitchell, Ringo Starr and more at
the Last Waltz concert
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
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7. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
Lyrics: Freddie Mercury
Performed by: Queen
'Cause we are the champions of the world.
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8. HARDER BETTER FASTER STRONGER
Lyrics: Daft Punk
Performed by: Daft Punk
Work it harder
Make it better
Do it faster
Makes us stronger
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9. HEAL THE WORLD
Lyrics: Michael Jackson
Performed by: Michael Jackson
Love is strong
It only cares for joyful giving
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10. WAVIN’ FLAG
Lyrics: K’naan
Performed by: K’naan
Give me freedom
Give me fire
Give me reason
Take me higher
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