Fall Feelings
This Louis Armstrong song expresses gratitude for nature with the line: “The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky.”
What is “What a Wonderful World”?
This Jack Johnson song mentions a sweet breakfast food.
What is “Banana Pancakes”?
“Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces…”
What is “Here Comes the Sun”?
Every Thanksgiving morning, this parade in New York City features giant balloons, marching bands, and floats.
What is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
“You make me happy when skies are gray…”
“…You’ll never know dear, how much I love you.”
This song talks about being supported in any season with the line: “Winter, spring, summer or fall…”
What is “You’ve Got a Friend”?
This DNCE song includes a dessert in its title, even though the lyrics rarely mention it directly.
What is “Cake by the Ocean”?
“It’s gonna take a lot to drag me away from you…”
What is “Africa”?
At many Thanksgiving football games, this type of musical group performs during halftime and pep rallies.
What is a marching band?
“Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow…”
“…But if we are wise, we know that there’s always tomorrow.”
This nostalgic song describes longing for home and traveling along “country roads.”
What is “Take Me Home, Country Roads”?
This Jimmy Buffett song celebrates a craving for a classic American backyard food.
What is “Cheeseburger in Paradise”?
“Sometimes in our lives, we all have sorrow…”
What is “Lean on Me”?
Performed by Judy Garland in 1939, this song is often played during fall and holiday celebrations and talks about dreams, hope, and home.
What is “Over the Rainbow”?
“Good times never seemed so good…”
“…I’ve been inclined to believe they never would.”
This Beatles song offers comfort and reassurance with the repeated phrase “there will be an answer,” making it a favorite for moments of reflection and gratitude in the fall.
What is “Let It Be”?
This Rolling Stones hit uses a sweet pantry ingredient in its title, even though the song itself isn’t about food at all.
What is “Brown Sugar”?
“We’re just two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl…”
What is “Wish You Were Here”?
This 1954 song by Perry Como is often played around Thanksgiving and encourages enjoying home, family, and seasonal festivities.
What is “Home for the Holidays”?
“Give me the beat boys and free my soul…”
“…I wanna get lost in your rock and roll and drift away.”
This Simon & Garfunkel classic encourages leaning on friends in tough times with the lyrics: “When you’re down and out, there’s a helping hand…”
What is “Bridge Over Troubled Water”?
This 1956 Fats Domino classic shares its title with a small blue fruit often used in pies.
What is “Blueberry Hill”?
“I’ve been afraid of changin’…”
What is “Landslide”?
This classic 1940s tune by Glenn Miller was popular during Thanksgiving and other family celebrations for its upbeat and cheerful sound.
What is “Chattanooga Choo Choo”?
“Without a song or dance, what are we?”
“...So I say thank you for the music, for giving it to me.”