We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their go-to happy songs. Here are some of the best songs to sing along to, get you dancing, and make you smile!
1. "Mr Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra
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"It's just sunshine and dancing and happiness!"
Submitted by palladium422.
2. "Miracle" by Kimbra
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"It’s modern with a classic funk sound that ALWAYS puts me in a great mood."
Submitted by natmreid.
3. "Can't Sleep Love" by Pentatonix
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Submitted by ughrik.
4. "Power" by Kanye West
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"If you need a good 'don't mess with me, I'm the king/queen' song, Kanye's the right guy to go to. This song makes me feel about 12 feet tall."
Submitted by Cara Creager, Facebook.
5. "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson
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"All day, everyday. No matter how sad I am, when this song comes on, I HAVE to get up and dance to it. Its unacceptable not to."
Submitted by Nykia Marie Burdine, Facebook.
6. "Young Volcanoes" by Fall Out Boy
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Submitted by maxobounyadeth.
7. "Ugly Heart" by G.R.L.
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Submitted by Morgan Hamerman, Facebook.
8. "Africa" by Toto
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"It’s like winning the lottery any time it comes on the radio."
Submitted by fallond2.
9. "Buddy Holly" by Weezer
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"It's so dorky and catchy, I can't help but smile when I listen to it!"
Submitted by Mee-Mee Soe, Facebook.
10. "Disconnected" by 5 Seconds of Summer
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"It's about putting everything away and just being with the person you love. It's one of their older songs, but I love it."
Submitted by lexdontdoit.
11. "Pay No Mind" by Madeon (ft. Passion Pit)
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Submitted by voovue.
12. "Dancing In The Moonlight" by Toploader
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Submitted by Ellen Kim, Facebook.
13. "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates
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Submitted by mallorynicoles.
14. "Love Is Easy" by McFly
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"The song I always listen to when I’m upset is 'Love is Easy' by McFly. Not because love is easy (because let’s be real, it’s not), but because it reminds me of how lucky we are to live in a world that creates something as beautiful as music. Let’s enjoy it while we’re here."
Submitted by Danielle Kay.
15. "Chocolate" by The 1975
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Submitted by Sarah Rowlands, Facebook.
16. "Call Me Al" by Paul Simon
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Submitted by stephanieh43c396621.
17. "Piece Of My Heart" by Janis Joplin
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"If I’m really pissed I listen to her greatest hits and go for a run and then presto! All better."
Submitted by applesaucey.
18. "Here (In Your Arms)" by Hellogoodbye
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"It’s one of my absolute favourites. Everything by Hellogoodbye makes me happy."
Submitted by meow22.
19. "Grace Kelly" by Mika
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Submitted by Harriet Martin, Facebook.
20. "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World
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"It instantly knocks out any self-doubt I might be feeling and always seems to be playing right when I need to hear it!"
Submitted by oliviaeveh.
21. "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas
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"Makes me want to dance and sing at the top of my lungs!"
Submitted by Katie Sarah Ruiz-Leon, Facebook.
22. "Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root
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"So Matilda. So Ice Age. So good."
Submitted by Stephanie Katz, Facebook.
23. "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners
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"I drop what I’m doing whenever I hear 'Come on Eileen' so I can focus on the merriment."
Submitted by baileym13.
24. "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5
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"'Sunday Morning' by Maroon 5 instantly makes me feel like I’m in a romantic comedy!"
Submitted by mikaylab4601507ad.
25. "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison
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"I dare you not to smile singing that one."
Submitted by christinaelstong.
26. "Walking On Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves
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Submitted by patriciac46c807f13.
27. "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers
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"'I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)' is the happiest song I can think of. It never fails to perk me up, even when I’m in the grumpiest of moods."
Submitted by M. Mason.
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
