Music is the universal language, a perfect medium for bringing people together. The right song not only energizes a group, but it will also help them become of one mind. Putting together a motivational playlist is an excellent way to foster team spirit. With the right melody pulsing in the background, a group can become more emotionally connected.
Here’s a list of songs about teamwork and coming together to achieve a common goal.
Best Songs About Teamwork
1. We Are the Champions, Queen
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“We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting till the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
’Cause we are the champions of the world.”
The energy of this song highlights why it is played at stadiums worldwide. “We are the champions” is not simply about winning but the strength and endurance it takes to triumph. The tears fans shed as they embrace after a victory is the perfect testament to this.
2. With a Little Help From My Friends, The Beatles
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“Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends
Mm, I get high with a little help from my friends
Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends.”
The lyrics to this song say it all. With some help from those around you, you gain the strength and motivation to get things done. The catchy beat also enhances the camaraderie the song celebrates.
3. Lean on Me, Bill Withers
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“Lean on me
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on.”
The thing about working as a team is that everybody needs to accept a little help. In this song, Bill Withers reminds us that there is no shame in turning to a friend for assistance. Today, it might be you asking for a hand, but tomorrow it will probably be your friend doing the same. When we’re there for each, we have a better chance of succeeding.
4. We Are Family, Sister Sledge
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“No, we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong, oh no
This is our family jewel.”
Nothing compares to the closeness of a family. This tune praises the power of coming together as kin. “We Are Family” also acknowledges that support within the family unit is the key to ensuring that every group member thrives. It is a great song for getting people to work together as one.
5. We’re All in This Together, High School Musical
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“Together, together, together everyone
Together, together, come on, let's have some fun
Together, we're there for each other every time
Together, together, come on, let's do this right.”
You will probably lose count of how many times “together” is referenced in this song (and in this paragraph). The sentiment is clear – we can accomplish anything if we do it together. There is no better way to drive a point home than to say it repeatedly.
6. Wavin’ Flag, K’naan
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“Out of the darkness, I came the farthest
Among the hardest survival
Learn from these streets, it can be bleak
Accept no defeat, surrender, retreat.”
The flag is a universal symbol of unity, coming together under one banner. A flag suggests belonging and kinship brought about by believing in the same ethos. “Wavin’ flag” reminds us that by standing together and identifying with one another, we create something solid and recognizable.
7. Livin on a Prayer, Bon Jovi
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“Oh, we’ve got to hold on, ready or not
You live for the fight when it’s all that you've got
Woah, we’re halfway there
Woah, livin’ on a prayer
Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear.”
When the odds are stacked against you, you need to know that you are not alone. It is hard not to sing along to “Livin’ on a prayer.” The energy created when everyone joins in with the chorus will charge any group.
8. Better Together, Jack Jackson
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“Mmm, it’s always better when we’re together
Yeah, we’ll look at the stars when we’re together
Well, it’s always better when we’re together
Yeah, it’s always better when we’re together.”
We’re better together. That is the message of this song. All of life’s challenges are easier to get through when you have someone by your side.
9. Team, Lorde
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“We live in cities you’ll never see on-screen
Not very pretty, but we sure know how to run things
Livin’ in ruins of a palace within my dreams
And you know we’re on each other’s team.”
“Team” is about sticking together. In a world where it may seem like it is everybody for themselves, it’s good to know that you are not alone. Shared experiences and a communal worldview foster loyalty and togetherness within a group.
10. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye
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“If you need me, call me,
No matter where you are
No matter how far,
Don’t worry, baby
Just call my name, I’ll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry.”
There is a reason this song has been included on the soundtrack to so many movies. Beyond the lyrics, the melody uplifts the spirit and makes it feel like no obstacle is too significant to overcome. This is an excellent tune to play when a team is facing a daunting challenge.
11. Count on Me, Bruno Mars
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“If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea
I’ll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see
I’ll be the light to guide you
We’ll find out what we’re made of
When we are called to help our friends in need.”
Dependability is the name of the game with “Count on me.” For a partnership to work, you need to know that the people around you are dependable. You can trust that they will not drop the ball and leave you standing alone.
12. Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Starship
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“And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing’s gonna stop us now
And if this world runs out of lovers
We’ll still have each other
Nothing’s gonna stop us
Nothing's gonna stop us now.”
Trying to build your dream can be scary. However, the load is lighter when someone in your corner is lending you support and encouragement. “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” is about creating a more robust unit to build something meaningful together.
13. I’ll Be There for You, The Rembrandts
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“I’ll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
‘'ll be there for you
(Like I’ve been there before)
I’ll be there for you
(’Cause you're there for me too).”
Dark days are easier to deal with when you have your friends by your side. This is the central theme of “I'll Be There For You.” In the same vein, team members need the most support when facing hurdles. Reminding each other that you have each other’s backs is what makes this such a great song about teamwork.
14. You’ve Got a Friend, Carole King
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“If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you’ll hear me knocking at your door.”
Unconditional support is essential to a team, especially when things get rough. Here, Carole King reminds us what it means to show up when needed.
15. Stand By Me, Ben E. King
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“When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we’ll see
No, I won't be afraid, no, I won’t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me.”
It may be daunting to start something new. In “Stand By Me,” Ben E. King reminds us that we have less to fear when we are together. Working together as a unit brings comfort and assurance that banishes anxiety. This may not be one of those up-tempo songs about teamwork. But what it lacks in energy, it more than makes up for in sentiment.
16. Together We Are, Arty
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“Together we are
Stronger, stronger
Together we are
Stronger, stronger
Together we are.”
In this song, Arty constantly reminds us that we are stronger together. The energetic beat makes it the perfect song for a team-building exercise as it will get everybody pumped up.
17. One Love, Bob Marley
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“Sayin’, one love (what about the one heart?)
One heart (what about the?)
Let’s get together and feel all right
I'm pleading to mankind (one love)
One heart (one heart) whoa
Give thanks and praise to the Lord and I will feel all right
Let’s get together and feel all right.”
Bob Marley addresses feelings of oppression in this song. Instead of focusing on the bad things around him, he urges us to come together. Unity and love will overcome the darkness and fill us with joy. “One love” has come to represent togetherness – a laying down of arms and biases to make the world a better place.
18. We Are One, Pitbull
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“Put your flags up in the sky (Put them in the sky)
And wave them side to side (Side to side)
Show the world where you're from (Show ‘em where you're from)
Show the world we are one (One, love, life).”
“We Are One” was the unofficial anthem of the 2014 World Cup. Pitbull did an excellent job of pointing out that although people come from different corners of the world, they are still united. No matter which team they support or who takes home the cup, they all love soccer and share the same planet.
19. I Won’t Let You Down, OK Go
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“I won’t let you down, no I won’t let you down
I won’t let you down, my love
I won’t let you down, no I won’t let you down
I won’t let you down, my love.”
Working as a team is about holding each other up. “I Won’t Let You Down” is about doing just that. The singer not only repeatedly offers his support, but he also gives much-needed encouragement.
20. We Will Rock You, Queen
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“We will, we will rock you, yeah, yeah, come on
We will, we will rock you, alright, louder!
We will, we will rock you, one more time
We will, we will rock you.”
Queen’s “We Will Rock You” is a battle cry. What makes this song such a great tune for teamwork is the raw energy of the chorus. It comes out as a chant. The words promise the opposing side that they will be crushed. The chanting team stands united and sure of their victory.
21. Get Along, Kenny Chesney
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“Get along, on down the road
We’ve got a long, long way to go
Scared to live, scared to die
We ain’t perfect but we try
Get along while we can.”
In “Get Along,” Kenny Chesney reminds us that nobody is perfect. We all have issues and insecurities. Life is short so instead of focusing on the things that set us apart, we would be better off if we got along.
Final Thoughts on Songs About Teamwork
Music can change a person's mood. Sad songs will make us nostalgic, while dance music may send us looking for the nearest club. When it comes to motivating a team, the right kind of music can increase the group's energy.
Music can break barriers between team members, reminding them that they have a common goal. The songs in this article are great examples of melodies that can promote unity and productivity in a group. Be sure to take a look at some of these songs for teamwork and click on the provided links.
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