Giving Tuesday is all about generosity, kindness, and lifting each other up — which also happens to be one of music’s greatest superpowers. Whether it’s offering love, support, time, hope, or a helping hand, artists have been singing about giving for decades. Here are ten songs that capture the spirit of today, each reminding us that generosity isn’t just an action — it’s a rhythm we share.
“Gifts” – Ray LaMontagne
A gentle reminder that the real gifts we offer others come from empathy, presence, and paying attention to the people who need us most.
“Give a Little” – Maggie Rogers
A sparkling indie-pop anthem about opening yourself up, softening your edges, and offering real connection in a world that moves too fast.
“Give It Away” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
A funk-rock classic about how generosity multiplies when you let go of what you cling to and share it instead — energy, love, creativity, all of it.
“Give Me Love” – George Harrison
A spiritual plea for peace, light, and compassion, wrapped in Harrison’s signature warmth and quiet optimism.
“Give Me Strength” – Eric Clapton
A soulful reflection on asking for support while also recognizing the strength we receive through love and friendship.
“Giving You the Best That I Got” – Anita Baker
A lush, heartfelt R&B ballad about giving everything you have to someone who deserves nothing less than your whole heart.
“Hands” – Jewel
A hopeful folk-pop song about using whatever you’ve got — your hands, your time, your heart — to make the world a bit kinder.
“I Was Here” – Beyonce
A powerful declaration of wanting to leave the world better than you found it, rooted in compassion, purpose, and impact.
“Lean on Me” – Bill Withers
An enduring soul classic about the beauty of offering support — because we all give and receive strength at different moments in our lives.
“We Are the World” – USA for Africa
A global call to collective giving, reminding us that generosity is strongest when it moves through communities, not just individuals.