40+ Kids Birthday Party Songs That Won’t Drive You Crazy

Even with only about three sentences in the entire song, it’s still the best birthday song out there.

This Motown classic is a great way to get everyone moving. It even got 👍👍 from the kids (yes, the tween, too!)

C’mon. The name says it all, doesn’t it?

The original is fun, but there’s nothing quite like the cheers from a live concert with a college marching band to get everyone in the room amped up.

Every kid wants their birthday to be the best day of their life. So why not include a song that helps bring that feeling to life?

This is a song we’ve often played (and sang to) our kids.

Even through all the tantrums, they still light up your life, right? Which makes this just a perfect addition to a kids’ birthday party.

Hands down, the best song to play at a little girl’s first birthday party. Queue happy tears.

Sometimes you just need a good ole rock and roll song. And this feel-good classic is sure to get your foot tapping.

Play this at your kids birthday party and everyone will be dancing in your backyard.

Despite the less-than-happy lyrics of the song, this bluesy piece still makes us get up and boogie.

Just the perfect song to make you light up inside.

What kid can’t relate to a son that starts off with “wouldn’t it be nice if we were older”?

Whether this song makes you think of The Beatles or Ferris Bueller, it’s just feel-good music all around.

A must-have on any beach or luau themed party playlist.

You know you can’t keep your feet still to this song, so your party guests will have their toes tapping too.

Hands down, this is one case that the original is still the best.

Little kids will love this song for its reference to candy…even if they don’t get that it’s a love song.

Bring some good vibrations to your backyard party with a summer classic.

The closest thing you’re going to get to Kidz Bop on this list…but so much better.

Don’t let the smooth bass line fool you, this is still a toe-tapper, and a must-have song for a first birthday party playlist.

Hosting a luau? Jimmy Buffett’s steel drums and the staccato beat of Volcano are sure to set the mood.

An adorably cute song by one of the best rock bands in history. This is perfect for a first birthday party or toddler get together.

Another classic for all generations that will have you up and dancing in no time.

Perhaps a lesser known song by Jimmy Buffet, but it’s still got a great beat and that feel-good vibe.

Not everything the king of pop made was appropriate for little ears, but this classic hit is the perfect way to introduce a little MJ into their repertoire.

Because it’s not a real party until you pull out some 80s synth and hair bands. 🤣

Okay, so technically it’s from a movie, but it’s so upbeat, it just makes everyone get up and start moving with a smile on their faces.

Older kids will appreciate a balance of softer songs mixed in with the upbeat music, and this is a sweet song to get everyone swaying along.

This is one of the few songs that every single person in our house agrees on, and the combination of a driving beat and positive message make it fantastic for a celebration.

Our girls love Lindsey Stirling’s music. And sometimes it’s nice to have a fun piece of music that has no lyrics.

I know, I know, this is another one of those overplayed songs from a popular kids movie. But man, it gets you moving every single time.

Yes, another Lindsay Stirling piece…I had to limit my kids to two songs. Apparently that was difficult.

Ignore the cliche thumbnail. This is the song that forever changed the phrase “Smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy”.

Another pretty piece that is great for slowing things down now and then. (It also happens to be stunning to watch. (see it here on YouTube)

We’re not much without the ones we love. Why not add a song that celebrates how much we need each other?

True story: I had my kids convinced that Any Grammer said “shift” at the start of the song. 🤣 After that, it’s a perfectly acceptable song for kids.

This chill song got 👍👍 from the kids – and coming from siblings who don’t agree on much, that says something. (I know, I know 🙄)

Not my thing, but the kids like it, and it’s fairly positive…so, okay. (Open mindedness runs both ways, right?)

This one’s not necessarily a ‘dancer’, but it’s a great choice if you’re looking for background music that’s upbeat.

Turn down the lights and break out the strobe light for this one.

Lights Shine Bright has a great head-bopping beat, but includes enough changes in tempo to keep things interesting too.

The Middle got an immediate “Yes!” from the tweens. And I have to admit, this song it is kind of catchy. It’s no surprise they like it.

Meghan Trainor’s peppy beat gets the kids up and moving every time.

Listening to this will have everyone humming na-na-na-na for hours

It’s a song all about having fun and dancing…what else do you need for a great party?