40 Memorial Day Songs to Add to Your Patriotic Playlist (2025)

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“God Bless the U.S.A.,” Lee Greenwood — 1984 "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen — 1984 "The Ones Who Didn't Make it Back Home," Justin Moore — 2019 “America,” Simon and Garfunkel — 1968 "I Drive Your Truck," Lee Brice — 2012 "I Will Remember You,” Sarah McLachlan — 1995 “Hero,” Mariah Carey — 1993 "If You're Reading This," Tim McGraw — 2007 "Arlington," Trace Adkins — 2005 "Some Gave All," Billy Ray Cyrus — 1989 “Whenever You Remember,” Carrie Underwood — 2005 "Color Me America," Dolly Parton — 2003 Add to Your Playlist Now "God Bless America," Kate Smith — 1991 Add to Your Playlist Now "You're a Grand Old Flag," TMC Broadway Stars — 2014 Add to Your Playlist Now "Think," Aretha Franklin — 1968 Add to Your Playlist Now "Star Spangled Banner," Jimi Hendrix — 1969 Add to Your Playlist Now "America the Beautiful," Lee Greenwood — 1992 Add to Your Playlist Now "Firework," Katy Perry — 2010 Add to Your Playlist Now "All-American Girl," Carrie Underwood — 2007 Add to Your Playlist Now "This Land Is Your Land," Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings — 2005 Add to Your Playlist Now "I Hope You Dance," Lee Ann Womack — 2000 Add to Your Playlist Now "Battle Hymn of the Republic," US Army Band and Soldiers' Chorus — 2009 Add to Your Playlist Now "Party in the U.S.A," Miley Cyrus — 2009 Add to Your Playlist Now "Eternal Father," The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorus — 2011 Add to Your Playlist Now "Traditional: Amazing Grace," York Celebrations Choir & Charles Macdonald & John Warburton — 2003 Add to Your Playlist Now "Captain America March," Hollywood Movie Theme Orchestra — 2014 Add to Your Playlist Now "Smith: America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee)," The Eric Rogers Chorale and Orchestra — 2002 Add to Your Playlist Now "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," The United States Coast Guard Band — 2014 Add to Your Playlist Now "Phillips: The Marines' Hymn," The Band Of The Grenadier Guards & Rodney Bashford — 1997 Add to Your Playlist Now "Anchors Aweigh (The U.S. Navy Song)," The President's Own The United States Marine Band — 2014 "For You," Keith Urban —2012 "Civil War," Guns N’ Roses — 1991 "Wind Beneath My Wings," Bette Midler — 1988 "Heaven Was Needing a Hero," Jo Dee Messina — 2010 "Letters From Home," John Michael Montgomery — 2004 "There You'll Be," Faith Hill — 2001 "Not a Day Goes By," Lonestar — 2001 "The Bravest," Tom Paxton — 2002 "The Wall," Bruce Springsteen — 2014 "Soldier's Last Letter, " Merle Haggard — 1972 References

On Memorial Day, there's no better time to start thinking about how you're going to pay homage and honor those brave Americans who have fought for our freedom. While you may post on social media to pay your respects, you might find that listening to a Memorial Day song can help set intentions and bring awareness towards this important time of year.

Ahead, we've listed the best Memorial Day songs to listen to no matter how you're spending the day. Some are somber tunes, others fall into a more patriotic tone, but all of them will be appropriate to play.

“God Bless the U.S.A.,” Lee Greenwood — 1984

Is there any more iconic American anthem than this '80s classic? Plus, the endlessly catchy lyrics reference the holiday’s essential meaning: “And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.”