Happy Playlist: Songs that Will Put You in a Good Mood

Whether it's a bad day or simply a blah day, music can help improve your mood. When I am needing a lift, I turn to some of my favorite "happy" songs to make me tap my toes, sing along and generally feel better. Here's my top 10 list of happy songs that will put you in a good mood - they definitely work for me.

First up for the happy playlist is "Walking on Sunshine" from Katrina and the Waves. I remember when this song came out and it has always made me tap my toes and smiles. It's a fun song that you just can't help but sing along with and enjoy.

"Amber" by 311 is currently my favorite song. It is a beautiful song that just has such a peaceful feeling. The lyrics are simply lovely and whenever I need to improve my mood, I listen to this. The video has beautiful footage from the beach and it's a must have on a happy playlist.

Okay, so I know that the lyrics are about dealing with gossip, but the beat is fun and the message is about empowerment. "Our Lips Are Sealed" by the Go Go's makes it onto my feel good list of songs because listening to it gives me a lift.

"What I Like About You" from The Romantics may be a sort of love song, but it's fun and catchy and it makes me dance in my chair, and yes, even occasionally get up and bounce around the room. Yep, it horrifies innocent bystanders but who cares?

I loved the song "Bust a Move" from Young MC when I was in high school and it still turns my frown upside down. It is such a catchy tune that you can't help but try to bust your own move when you hear it.

"Give a Little Bit" by the Goo Goo Dolls is a cover of the Supertramp version of this song from the seventies and it's a great remake. This is a feel good song that creates happiness every time I listen to it.

A classic from my preteen and early years is "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" from Wang Chung. Nope, the lyrics don't spur deep thought but it's just a fun song and admit it - saying "wang chung" makes you smile. It's hard not to sing along with this song and it always makes me smile.

"Gettin' Jiggy With It" by Will Smith has a great beat and makes the toes tap and earns a spot on my happy playlist.

Okay, you gotta admit - "YMCA" from the Village People deserves a spot on a happy playlist! Not only does it have a great beat and a catchy tune, it makes you want to dance and do those darn letters with your hands.

While Diamond David Lee Roth isn't my favorite with the band Van Halen (I'm a Sammy Hagar gal myself), "Jump" is a classic song and has to be on my good mood playlist. This is a great song that makes me want to turn it up and sing along.