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Thankful

By Josh Groban

2,555 views Jun 21, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Josh Groban's 'Thankful' is a reflective song that encourages gratitude and awareness of the blessings around us. It acknowledges how easy it is to become self-absorbed and forget to appreciate life's joys. The lyrics call for prayer, hope, and personal responsibility to be agents of positive change. While not explicitly Christian, the themes of prayer, hope, and thankfulness align with Christian values. The song emphasizes looking beyond oneself to connect with others and find light even in sorrow. It serves as a gentle reminder to cultivate a thankful heart despite life's challenges.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Somedays we forget

To look around us

Somedays we can't see

The joy that surrounds us

So caught up inside ourselves

We take when we should give.


So for tonight we pray for

What we know can be.

And on this day we hope for

What we still can't see.

It's up to us to be the change

And even though we all can still do more

There's so much to be thankful for.


Look beyond ourselves

There's so much sorrow

It's way too late to say

I'll cry tomorrow

Each of us must find our truth

It's so long overdue


So for tonight we pray for

What we know can be

And every day we hope for

What we still can't see

It's up to us to be the change

And even though we all can still do more

There's so much to be thankful for.


Even with our differences

There is a place we're all connected

Each of us can find each other's light


So for tonight we pray for

What we know can be

And on this day we hope for

What we still can't see

It's up to us to be the change

And even though this world needs so much more


There's so much to be thankful for

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