39 Best Work Songs – Songs With Work In The Title
Last Updated: June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
A list of the top Labor Day songs celebrates all of the working class in America. Labor Day is the first Monday of September.
All of the work songs have the word work or working in the song title – making them work songs. We appreciate all of those working keeping other people employed and it truly is a domino effect.
Our list of work songs covers many different music genres and musical eras. Music styles include rock, hip hop country, and R&B.
If you feel we should add a song, be sure to comment on it at the bottom of the page. Enjoy our work songs.
Top 25 Trending Work Songs
- “Work” by Rihanna, Drake (Pop – 2016)
- “That’s Not How It Works” by Charlie Puth, Dan + Shay (Pop – 2023)
- “Work” by Kane Brown (Country – 2018
- “Dirty Work” by Steely Dan (Rock – 1972)
- “This Woman’s Work” by Maxwell (R&B – 2001)
- “Work” by Masked Wolf (Hip Hop – 2021)
- “We Can Work It Out” by Stevie Wonder (Pop – 1970)
- “Work” by Jars Of Clay (Rock – 2007)
- “Work” by Kevin McKay, Pupa Nas T, Denise Belfon (Dance – 2022)
- “Work With My Love” by Alok, James Arthur (Dance – 2023)
- “We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles (Rock – 1965)
- “Work From Home” by Fifth Harmony, Ty Dollar $ign (Pop – 2016)
- “Work” by MOTI, BODYWORX (Dance – 2019)
- “Work” by Jimmy Eat World (Alternative – 2004)
- “Work” by Conor Maynard (Pop – 2016)
- “Work” by Christian Rich, Juicy J, VIC MENSA, Armani Caesar (Hip Hop – 2022)
- “Work” by Iggy Azalea (Hip Hop – 2014)
- “Work B****” by Britney Spears (Pop – 2013)
- “Work” by Charlotte Day Wilson (R&B – 2016)
- “Work” by Gang Starr (Hip Hop – 1998)
- “Work” by TeeCee Rou’Lette, The ATG (Hip Hop – 2023)
- “Work It” by Missy Elliott (Hip Hop – 2002)
- “Work” by Pop Evil (Rock – 2021)
- “Work” by Key Glock (Hip Hop – 2023)
- “Hard Workin’ Man” by Brooks & Dunn (Country – 1997)
Popular Songs About Work
Work – Pop Evil
Released in 2020 on the album Work
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause you tell me to be happy
When all I do, all I do is work
All I do is work
Next, listen to a have fun at work day playlist.
Work That We Do – Pepper
Released in 2020 on the album The House That Bradley Built
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Wonder why what they do / You’re mine / Lover won’t go / Carry that heavy load / It’s work that we do
Put In Work – Jacquees & Chris Brown
Released in 2020 on the album Put In Work
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Alright, alright, my lips are sealed
Baby, you gotta put in work
You gotta put in work, work, work
I Don’t Want to Work Today – Clark Ford
Released in 2018 on the album I Don’t Want to Work Today
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t want to work today I just want to sleep in, watch TV and hang out with you
I don’t want to work today I just want to lay around, do the thing that we do, I just wanna play
Work from Home – Fifth Harmony feat. Ty Dolla $ign
Released in 2016 on the album 7/27
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You don’t gotta go to work
Work, work, work, work, work, work
But you gotta put in work
Work – Rihanna feat. Drake
Released in 2016 on the album Anti
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
Work – Iggy Azalea
Released in 2014 on the album The New Classic
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve been up all night, tryna get that rich
I’ve been work, work, work, work
Workin’ on my s***
Work B**** – Britney Spears
Released in 2013 on the album Britney Jean
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You wanna live fancy? Live in a big mansion?
Party in France?
You better work, b****, you better work, b****
Work – Lil Jon
Released in 2013 on the album Work
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hol up, oh no no
These ladies like to work
Work your body, work those hips
Check out take your children to work day songs.
Drinks After Work – Toby Keith
Released in 2013 on the album Drinks After Work
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Just drinks after work
Drinks after work
Tell me what’s it gonna hurt
To have a little drink after work?
Work Hard, Play Hard – Wiz Khalifa
Released in 2012 on the album O.N.I.F.C.
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That’s why where I come from the only thing we know is
Work hard, play hard
Work Out – J. Cole
Released in 2011 on the album Cole World: The Sideline Story
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now, girl won’t you drop that thing down to the floor?
I’m here for one night, how far will you go?
I wanna see you (Work out for me, work out for me)
Work Hard, Play Harder – Gretchen Wilson
Released in 2010 on the album I Got Your Country Right Here
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I work hard, I play harder
I’m a good-timin’, American daughter
Redneck, blue collar
And I party down to my last dollar
Work Of Art – Demi Lovato
Released in 2010 on the album Sonny with a Chance
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Take a photograph, let’s make some memories
You can make it anything that you want it to be
If you follow your heart, life is a work of art
Something Good Can Work – Two Door Cinema Club
Released in 2010 on the album Tourist History
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let’s make this happen, girl
We’re gonna show the world that something good can work
And it can work for you
Working On A Dream – Bruce Springsteen
Released in 2009 on the album Working on a Dream
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Rain pourin’ down, I swing my hammer
My hands are rough from working on a dream
I’m working on a dream
Working Class Hero – Green Day
Released in 2007 on the album Working Class Hero
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Til you’re so fuckin’ crazy, you can’t follow their rules
A working class hero is somethin’ to be
Work – Kelly Rowland
Released in 2007 on the album Ms. Kelly
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
(Put it in) check it, baby, get it, baby, check it, baby, get it
(Work) do it, baby, do it, do it, baby, get it
Work That – Mary J. Blige
Released in 2007 on the album Growing Pains
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Na na work what you got
I’m talking bout things that I know
Na na work what you got
It’s okay show yourself some love
You may get a pink slip if listening to late for work songs.
Make It Work – Ne-Yo
Released in 2007 on the album Because of You
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yes, sometimes it’s gonna hurt (yes, sometimes it’s gonna hurt)
We can be as happy as we want to be, girl
But we gotta make it work
Gotta Work – Amerie
Released in 2007 on the album Because I Love It
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Sometimes it’s gonna be rain like this
Sometimes you’re gonna feel pain like this
Sometimes you gotta work hard for it
Work It – Missy Elliott
Released in 2002 on the album Under Construction
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
If you got a big, let me search ya
To find out how hard I gotta work ya
This Woman’s Work – Maxwell
Released in 2001 on the album Now
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Pray God you can cope
I’ll stand outside
This woman’s work
Work – Gang Starr
Released in 1998 on the album Caught Up
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Victory is mine, yeah surprisingly
I’ve been laying, waiting for your next mistake
I put in work, and watch my status escalate
National Working Woman’s Holiday – Sammy Kershaw
Released in 1994 on the album Feelin’ Good Train
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But we both know you’re worth more than that
I’m gonna tell somebody
There ought to be a law against working that way
Lord Have Mercy On The Working Man – Travis Tritt
Released in 1992 on the album T-R-O-U-B-L-E
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
While the poor man pays the band
Oh they’re billing me for killing me
Lord have mercy on the working man
I Go To Work – Kool Moe Dee
Released in 1989 on the album Knowledge Is King
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hanging out on the block
It’s time to wake up
And check the clock
Punch it
I go to work
Working My Way Back To You – The Spinners
Released in 1989 on the album Dancin’ and Lovin’
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ll keep working my way back to you, babe
With a burning love inside
Yeah, I’m working my way back to you, babe
And the happiness that died
Put on headphones and listen to a teach and teacher playlist.
She Works Hard For The Money – Donna Summer
Released in 1983 on the album She Works Hard for the Money
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She works hard for the money
So hard for it, honey
She works hard for the money
So you better treat her right
Working For The Weekend – Loverboy
Released in 1981 on the album Get Lucky
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Everybody’s working for the weekend
Everybody wants a new romance
Everybody’s goin’ off the deep end
Working Man – Rush
Released in 1974 on the album Rush
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I could live my life
A lot better than I think I am
I guess that’s why they call me
The workin’ man
Dirty Work – Steely Dan
Released in 1972 on the album Can’t Buy a Thrill
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m a fool to do your dirty work
Oh yeah
I don’t wanna do your dirty work
No more
We Can Work It Out – Stevie Wonder
Released in 1970 on the album Signed, Sealed & Delivered
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You can get it wrong and still think that it’s alright
(Hey) Think of what I’m saying (Hey)
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night
Working Class Hero – John Lennon
Released in 1970 on the album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When you can’t really function, you’re so full of fear
A working class hero is something to be
Let’s Work Together – Canned Heat
Released in 1970 on the album Let’s Work Together
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Let’s work together, come on, come on
Let’s work together, now now people
Because together we will stand, every boy, every woman and a man
Working Man Blues – Merle Haggard
Released in 1969 on the album, A Portrait of Merle Haggard
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But I go back working, I gotta buy my kids a brand new pair of shoes
I’ll drink a little beer that evening
Cry a little bit of these working man blues, here comes workin’ man
The Working Man – Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
Released in 1968 on the album Creedence Clearwater Revival
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Whatever you say
Well, that’s what I’m gonna do
‘Cause I’m the workin’ man
Lord, I do the job for you
Working My Way Back To You – Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons
Released in 1966 on the album Working My Way Back to You
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ll keep working my way back to you, babe
With a burning love inside
Yeah, I’m working my way back to you, babe
And the happiness that died
Nice Work If You Can Get It – Frank Sinatra
Released in 1962 on the album Sinatra-Basie: An Historic Musical First
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Loving one who loves you
And then taking that vow
Nice work if you can get it
And if you get it, won’t you tell me how?
Have a great work song, is it not on my list? Please share it below so that I can add it.
Here is another song for your list: “I Don’t Want To Work Today” by Clark Ford, featuring Underground Treehouse and David Hall.
Thank you for the suggestion Clark. It has been added to the list.